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Remove Mascara Stains from Bedding
Along with lipstick, mascara falls into the category of oily make-up. These leave greasy stains behind on fabric with which they come into contact. Stains from mascara can be very stubborn, and on white bed clothes they´re likely to stick out like a sore thumb for a very long time unless you do something about them. Ordinary washing will do little to tackle mascara stains, much as you might wish it would. Depending on the type of bedding and how much time you have, you might decide to try to remove the stains yourself. If you do, there are a few simple steps to follow and you shall be pleased with the results.
- SCRAPE - Scrape as much of the mascara off the bedding as you can. Use a butter knife or something similar.
- DRY CLEANING FLUID - Apply a dry cleaning fluid to the stain with a small sponge. This is an oil solvent and will dissolve the stain. The way it does this is to attack the gluey protein that binds the stain to the fabric, using enzymes.
- DAB - Place the stained section of fabric face-down onto an old towel that´s been washed and gently dab the stained area with the oil solvent. The stain should then transfer from the bedding to the towel.
- RINSE - With water, rinse the area you´ve cleaned.
- FINISHING - Dab a very small amount of water with liquid detergent into the place where the stain was, to remove any residual color left behind by the mascara.
- POST CLEAN - Rinse once more and then wash as normal.
If your mascara has stained material that isn´t washable, you should always leave the job to specialist dry cleaners. If you happen to have stained upholstery or carpets with mascara, follow the same steps as with washable bedding that have been highlighted here. For very stubborn stains, or those that have been present for a long period of time, it may be necessary to use bleach mixed with water. This is a fairly extreme method of cleaning and should be approached with care and caution every time. Your solutions of bleach and water may be applied on stains using an eyedropper, and the section of fabric you´re cleaning should be rinsed every time you apply. A combination of ammonia with water may also be used on very stubborn stains to achieve the same results, but take similar care as with bleach and never apply ammonia to non-washable fabrics. Read labels carefully before attempting to clean yourself.
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SPANISH RECIPES
Chicken & Chorizo Paella
Serves 4 - Ready in about 1 hour
- Low-calorie cooking spray
- onoins, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 100g chorizo, skin removed, thickly sliced or diced
- 3 celery sticks, diced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 large tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and diced
- 300g dried paella rice
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 4 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp Spanish sweet smoked paprika
- Large pinch of saffron threads
- 200g roasted red peppers in brine from a jar, drained and diced
- 200g frozen peas
- Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve
1. Spray a paella pan or large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium-low heat. Add the onoins, garlic, chorizo, celery and carrot, and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes, or until softened.
2. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, then add the chicken, tomato puree, smoked paprika and saffron. Pour in enough water to just cover the rice, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. When there is only a little water left in the pan, stir in the peppers and peas. Continue to cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the rice is just tender and the chicken is cooked through. Add a little freshly boiled water if it gets too dry.
4. Season to taste and divide between 4 bowls. Scatter over the parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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ALIOLI
Alioli is the garlic laden version of the Spanish mayonnaise, mahonesa, thought to have originated in Mahon, the capital of the island of Menorca. To help stop it separating, have all the ingredients at room temperature, perhaps slightly warming the oil first - then adding in stages, not in a steady stream as some books recommend.
- 4-6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 500ml olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
SERVES 4
Put the garlic, egg and egg yolk and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend until pale yellow. Keeping the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, a bit at a time. Blend well, until thick and silky, then add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature with fish or meat.
ALIOLI WITH POTATOES
Put 500g unpeeled new potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt and boil until tender. Drain and let cool. Slip off the skins, cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, then serve with alioli as a dip.
