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  2. Conservation and restoration of feathers - Wikipedia

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    Allowing particulates to accumulate on feathers also creates the need for cleaning which can put fragile feathers at risk for physical damage. [15] In addition, particulates can cause the relative humidity around the feather to rise. This rise in humidity and the resulting addition of moisture can accelerate the deterioration of the feather. [2]

  3. Jewellery cleaning - Wikipedia

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    Keeping your jewelry clean gives the gemstone(s) a good shiny appearance by removing dirt and grease (among others) from loosening them. Dirty jewelry may also cause skin irritation. [1] A professional cleaning may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days depending on the circumstances.

  4. How to Clean All the Rings in Your Jewelry Box, From Silver ...

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    Gold Rings: Clean your gold rings every 2-3 weeks to keep them sparkling. If you wear them daily, a more frequent wipe-down with a soft cloth can help prevent dirt buildup.

  5. Conservation and restoration of taxidermy - Wikipedia

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    However, solvents may be needed to clean feathers if dust is held in place by grease, which can leach out of skins. Distilled water may be used if dry methods fail, but more stubborn dust may need to be cleaned with non-denatured 70% ethanol. However, solvents may strip natural oils in feathers and leave them brittle. [10]

  6. Tooth brushing - Wikipedia

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    A man brushing his teeth while looking in a mirror. Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste.Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush) can be useful with tooth brushing, and together these two activities are the primary means of cleaning teeth, one of the main aspects of oral hygiene. [1]

  7. Feather duster - Wikipedia

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    A feather duster is a cleaning tool that is typically made from a wooden dowel handle onto which feathers are wound with a wire. The feathers are most often 14 to 32 inches (36 to 81 cm) long. The feathers are most often 14 to 32 inches (36 to 81 cm) long.

  8. California woman who dreamed about swallowing engagement ring ...

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    A California woman had her dreams come true last week — although probably not in a way she wanted. Jenna Evans was having a vivid, elaborate dream during the night of Sept. 10.

  9. Hydrated silica - Wikipedia

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    Hydrated silica is a primary ingredient in modern toothpastes, serving as a high performance abrasive during cleaning. [1] Hydrated silica is a form of silicon dioxide, which has a variable amount of water in the formula. When dissolved in water, it is usually known as silicic acid.