#how to get rid of allergies forever

[3liza]

here's what I've learned to never pay full price for, because people are giving these items away for free or almost free on Craigslist, Nextdoor, Facebook, at Goodwill, and on eBay (which has a local pickup section) in every sufficiently populated location in the USA.

cost of acquiring these items ranges from "carrying it home from the sidewalk" to "getting a friend with a car to help you pick it up" which is the same amount of effort as going to IKEA for worse quality that costs more, with the notable exception of it being a pain in the ass to coordinate with craigslist sellers, and you often have to wait and watch for what you want to actually show up. it took me about a year to find an acceptable gamer chair left out on the sidewalk, for example. but they cost $100+ new, so I chose to wait.

a lot of this stuff is the kind of thing you don't necessarily intend to keep, just to use in transitional housing or until you can afford a better one.

1. printers of any kind. basic office inkjets are free. ink is easily refillable or has generic ink cartridges way cheaper than brand name for any inkjet up to about 2015, not sure how difficult the newer smart printers are to hack but there's no reason to own a newer one because printing technology has not improved since about 2005. you want a color laser for making zines and wheatpastes? it's on Craigslist RN and someone's mom is desperate to get rid of it

2. bedframes

3. desks

4. tables

5. chairs

6. bookshelves, nice oak bookshelves that don't bend like al dente spaghetti when you put books on them, are rotting on sidewalks rn because they didn't fit in someone's house. go get them

7. scanners. I find a working scanner by a dumpster at least once a quarter, and I don't pick them up because I already have one that I picked up from a dumpster years ago

8. hot tubs. everyone thinks they want a hot tub and that the maintenance and upkeep will be worth it, and they are wrong. Craigslist.

9. sofas, with the caveat that if you are in a bedbug region like New York State you need to be very confident in your bedbug screening skills

10. quality leather shoes. these last forever and are expensive new. eBay is best for these

11. plates, glassware, silverware. all of these are able to be sterilized to whatever standard you feel comfortable with but if you eat in restaurants you've already put a fork in your mouth that hundreds of people have drooled on so try not to fool yourself

12. televisions and computer monitors

13. houseplants. similar to the bedbug warning above, you need to screen these for pests like fungus gnats and mealybugs

14. dressers, wardrobes, china hutches, cabinets, chests of drawers, etc

15. mirrors

16. clothes hangers

17. moving boxes

18. mattresses to a certain extent. I don't like secondhand used mattresses but unstained, unused mattresses are surprisingly common, especially since the foam mail order mattress boom started and people keep getting told by the mattress companies to just get rid of/keep any mattresses they want to return for flaws or wrong sizes or whatever. bedbug warning on this obviously

19. sheets and towels. you gotta launder them obviously

20. basic clothing, especially for kids. normie type clothing is so numerous people often just throw them away because they can't get anyone to take them

21. kitchenware like cooking utensils and pots n pans. don't use chipped or scratched Teflon/nonstick if you can help it. everyone needs one basic steel chef knife, which can be sharpened and maintained indefinitely. people throw these away CONSTANTLY

22. household consumables like laundry soap and dish soap. people often accidentally buy the wrong brand, scent, or develop allergies and want to get rid of extra

23. pet supplies like collars, leashes, dog crates, litter boxes, litter itself, dog beds, toys, carriers, etc

24. medical equipment of all kinds. people who take care of all kinds of patients end up with tons of leftover, sealed, miscellaneous stuff when that person recovers or dies, and they often give it away. adult diapers, hospital beds, IV stands, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, fracture boots and splints, knee braces, canes, catheter packs, ice packs, heat packs, sterile paper sheeting, gauze, slings, over-the-door stretching and rehab pulleys, mattress protectors, etc

25. washers and dryers, both the basic household cube type and the small twin tub or rock tumbler type. people upgrade these when the old ones are still working, just squeaky or a little weird or sometimes just old

26. vacuum cleaners. secondhand ones are sort of icky but you can get rid of the ickiness by wiping them down with a rag and isopropyl alcohol inside and out. use an exacto or utility knife to slice off the hair and string wrapped around the roller. buy a new filter on Amazon. people throw away vacuums that work perfectly all the time because they don't actually know how to clean them out or do maintenance. bedbug and pet hair warning obviously

27. microwaves

28. refrigerators

30. lamps

31. any kind of exercise equipment including stationary bikes, ellipticals and weights/weight benches

32. any kind of piano. there's a grand on my local Craigslist for free rn

33. scrap wood and lumber

34. pallets

35. wood shipping crates

36. newborn, toddler and baby equipment like breast milk pumps and storage, bottles, bottle racks, diapers, etc. anything a little guy will grow out of fast will end up being given away

37. air conditioners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. these will be most numerous during their respective off seasons

list updated 2/13/24 based on recent Craigslist trawling

38. jars, both canning type jars and clean food jars like from pickled or jelly bought at the store

39. rugs. most of my rugs are sidewalk finds. rugs will almost always be dirty. a decent consumer grade rug cleaner costs under $100, it's cheaper to just buy one if you have the space to store it. flushing the scavenged rug with soap, hot water, vinegar, alcohol, etc will clean almost anything but huge bedbug and allergen warning on this item

[sailorsoons]

Dark Gospel | Teaser (c.hs)

PAIRING: Vernon x afab reader

SUMMARY: After discovering Vernon experienced a violent possession on Halloween night, you try to help him get his old self back. Except Vernon is insisting he's not still possessed and this has always been what was lurking under his surface... and you're not totally convinced that you mind.  

WC: TBD

AU: Supernatural, Thriller, It’s Complicated Relationship

GENRE: Smut, A Little Angst

RATING: 18+ Minors are strictly prohibited from engaging in and reading this content. It contains explicit content and any minors discovered reading or engaging with this work will be blocked immediately.

TEASER WARNINGS: Brief, non-descriptive mentions of murder, mentions of spiritual possession, light depictions of the start of a ritual, Vernon being a cocky little shit, references to sexual acts.

A/N: Blame the new teaser. I don't know how I ended up writing the part I swore I never would.

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Vernon watches you with hungry eyes, leaning back on his palms. His legs are crossed casually, entirely at ease. The only part of him that appears dialed in is his eyes, tracking your every movement, a predator tuned in to its prey. 

“Stop looking at me like that,” you mutter, turning to your backpack on the floor. 

“Like what?”

“You know like what.”

“Like I want to taste you again?” Your stomach flips and your grip tightens on the notebook you pull from your bag. “Fine, I will try not to look at you like that. Proceed with your little ritual.”

“You agreed to it, you know?”

“Like I said.” He sighs, rolling his head back so that he’s staring at the ceiling. “Your wish is my command. And it’s not going to work - I’m just me. Nothing to get rid of.”

“Well ‘just you’ can’t cross a line of salt, so that must not be true.”

“It’s my new salt allergy.” 

“Vernon.”

He’s grinning at you when you look at him, that ravenous gaze just as present on his face. “It’s a joke, Love. Feel free to laugh at your convenience.” 

Love. Not Lovecraft, like he used to call you, but something new and with weight to it, something intimate, said with a velvet purr that makes your hands sweat. Not darling like the spirit that had - and still might be - possessing him.

You think he is still possessing him, anyway. Vernon insists that it’s just him with a new edge, forever changed by that night on Halloween. You cannot imagine it’s just Vernon and not the spirit of the murderer Thomas inside of him. Why else would Vernon have killed those people? Why else would he not be able to cross salt? Why else would he look at you like he would set the world on fire for you? 

He’s looking at you like that right now, gaze half-lidded and heady. You ignore him in favor of scanning your scrawled script on the paper, memorizing the words you’re supposed to chant. You nod and toss the journal back onto your bag, wiping your sweaty palms on your jeans before standing in front of the circle. 

Vernon looks up at you. He looks beautiful like this, his long, silky lashes framing his dark eyes. His face is flickering in shadow from the candles, equal parts demon and angel. Again, you fight the urge to shiver. Instead, you begin walking clockwise, careful not to break the line of salt.

Voice wavering, you whisper, “By salt of earth and flame of will, I break your hold, I bind, I still.”

[irishghosts]

"doing your skincare routine with ghost!" im sorry but u can't convince me that man doesn't have the most sensitive skin ever with an annoying routine

because of his eczema he has the world's driest hands and skin in general, but most lotions cause a flare up

cystic acne at his big age, he's tried and failed to use different cleansers but anything stronger than basic & unscented and he's breaking out double time

simon has mild rosacea that flares up with stress and considering his job... just red all the time

you tried to do face masks with him once and his face was red and blotchy for four whole days after

cannot even look at anything with witch hazel without breaking out in mild hives

bullying him into doing a cureology skin test to see what would work best

you hust dont want to see your poor boy suffer with just his skin conditions ):

finally convincing him too see a dermatologist, you'd wonder how he hasnt until now but if simon is anything it's stubborn

having the idea to use mild, sensitive, baby washes and lotions on his poor skin

and it works!

simon would feel so silly about it, but you reassure him constantly

being stubborn abt it and making sure he's consistent with his care and flare up orevention. its all worth it to see him start getting more confident as he sees the reaults

finally being able do your skincare routines together in your bathroom

(only after you've swapped out all your products for nonscented variants, and gotten rid of anything with too harsh chemicals)

yours involving typical skincare steps and his needing 8 additional steps and both allergy & acne medication but if it keeps your man happy and healthy you'll do it forever

[cripplecharacters]

I'm not sure if I should treat this as an illness or a disability. I'm working on a character who has chronic hives, set in classic Tolkien fantasy. Given the setting, when he first starts flaring up he's marked as cursed by constant burns and is ostracized by society. Once his pain is manageable via temporary magic remedies he becomes a paladin determined to find his patron god and prove himself. She lovingly tells him he's not cursed, and together they work to de-stigmatize his appearance.

Hi lovely asker!

100% agree that chronic allergies and the many other things that come along with it count as a disability. They have knocked me down for day in the past, and doing simple everyday tasks like taking a shower or washing the dishes are things I put off for as long as I can as they're painful and end up knocking me down for the whole day.

One thing about chronic hives and reactions is you start to learn your triggers so you learn what to avoid. For most people, they have set triggers that your body recognizes as such and will alarm too. If you take something like Mastocytosis or MCAS, these disorders are characterized by the instability or abundance of the Mast Cell. And pretty much what this means is you could eat apples for your whole life and then one day your body goes "Hey, guess what I can do" and boom, your having a reaction because you are that apple. The part of this is, sometimes it'll be a one time thing and you can resume eating apples the next day, other times it'll be a forever or long time thing and now you can no longer eat apples. Deciding if you want unknown or idiopathic causes for your character's reactions but you could also specify exactly what (if he knows) he is allergic too.

I know some people (me) sometimes scar up when it comes to certain allergic reactions. That might be something to throw in as a lot of reactions even chronic ones tend to not show physically once you treat them. They can scar for a number of reasons as just from constant itching, friction, scabbing, blistering or a lot of reactions can get so bad that the surface layers of skin coming off isn't unheard of (I have a few scars from this personally). Sometimes the skin may harden around the area or gets tough, or sometimes there is discoloration too.

Also another thing I would show is even though he has remedies that treat him temporarily, a lot of times no matter how good your treatment regimen is every so often you'll have that break through reaction. These (in my experience) are usually the worst because if you don't have an emergency medication you can take them you just have to ride it out and hope the meds in your system do their job. This might be something that could happen even once he becomes a paladin and goes to find his patron god.

Another thing to research would be the effect of culture and religion when it comes to disabilities and the treatment of those people. In the Tolkien setting this would still apply as they have culture and religion etc. It already sounds like you have that part worked out but too much research never hurt anybody.

I really like how they both work together to get rid of the stigmatism at the end though. Especially for the character and the other characters in the story, it's always so lovely to see a change for the better like that! Happy writing!

~ Mod Virus 🌸

[intothepast9]

background check

written for @pandalilymicrofics tumblr prompt for April 28th "immersive" written in like 20 minutes so forgive me if it's silly haha

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Dating Pandora had, thus far, been like watching a great film—it was an immersive experience that made Lily scarcely care to remember what her life had been before she sat down at the TV. But with Pandora, Lily hadn’t had to look up from it, look up from this trancelike series of dates that lasted until one of them had to leave for work and only to constantly forward to the next time she saw her, the next message she’d get. It didn’t feel like it had only been two weeks, except in moments like now when she realized that despite her complete infatuation with this girl, she hadn’t even told her parents about her. Mary and Marlene might know everything, but she lived with them; they saw Pandora every day now, but hardly anyone else did.

When her mom asked to call, Lily turned to Mary. “Is it too soon to see if Pandora could come over for Thanksgiving?”

The holiday was only a week away.

“Have you talked to Pandora about that? Is she going home?” Mary asked.

“Well, I know she’s not going home—it’s so far away. But yeah, you’re right. I should check to make sure she doesn’t have other plans. I’ll ask my mom to wait a few minutes so I can talk to her.”

“Sounds good.”

“Does it? You don’t think this is too fast?” Lily was surprised Mary was taking this in stride. She’d told Lily she moved too quickly with her last girlfriend, that she hadn’t taken the time to get to know her before getting completely infatuated.

“I think that the fact that you two have basically lived together since the moment you met was a bit fast, but you seem… happier than you did with Jess, you know? And sure, I was worried like the fifth consecutive night she spent here, but I talked with my cousin and got him to run a background check. And I had a good long chat with her roommate, and I think… like, she might hurt you, and then I’ll hate her forever, but we both think you two care about each other a lot. And she didn’t seem sus, from what Regulus said.”

“Mary, what?!”

“You know I did the same on Dorcas! I ran a background check and met her cousins and got all the tea! That’s how I knew to get rid of the cashews from the kitchen before she came over!” Marlene's girlfriend had a deathly serious nut allergy.

“I thought Marlene told you that! And her roommate? I didn’t know you even knew where she lived?!”

“Easy enough to find after I did the background check!”

“Mary, I love you, but that’s clinically insane.”

“OK, but you know after Peter Pettigrew, I started taking advantage of my cousin’s job. I hope it’s not too invasive, but you know why I’m doing it…” Their friend Alice Fortescue had dated a blond boy who turned out to be a serial killer for almost sixth months. She had called Mary crying one day because she’d seen her ex of a year prior in the paper.

 “Ok, so you might be saving my life,” Lily admitted. “I swear to god, though, if it were anyone other than you doing this I would never speak to you again. But it is you, so I’m just relieved you like Dora.”

“Call her,” Mary said softly as she turned away.

[cosmicdream222]

https://www.tumblr.com/cosmicdream222/754632926605541376/have-you-manifest-shift-or-anything-with-psych-k?source=share

How did you manifest with EFT tapping?

This is gonna be long haha but I’ll summarize how it works on a general level first combining science and loa, cuz EFT is actually scientifically proven to help with a lot of things like mental health and rewiring the brain after trauma.

The sciencey part: basically when we experience adverse experiences, traumas, stresses, or any kind of intense emotion, we often don’t process or release them, and they hang out stuck in our nervous systems. Then when we encounter regular stressors, our nervous systems are triggered by those trapped emotions, and reactivate the old experiences. That often triggers us into feeling more anxious or stressed than we need to be, and we end up in a continuous state of fight or flight.

The loa part: we are unlimited beings and can manifest anything we want! However, our subconscious takes direction from our conscious mind, or the human ego, or the part that is reacting to all these emotions and triggers trapped in our nervous systems. The ego is not our enemy and just wants to keep us safe, but unfortunately it is just reacting to outdated information and keeping us in limited patterns. If we keep reacting to the old experiences, we will keep repeating the same old patterns of anxiety, fear, and limiting ourselves.

In a nutshell: Tapping clears out the emotional residue in our nervous systems so the conscious mind can stop reacting to all the triggers that are keeping us stuck in old patterns. When you release the old patterns, then you can accept your new affirmations and beliefs more easily.

So personally, I had found out about tapping around 2017 maybe, and basically just used it the textbook way to deal with day to day stresses. It wasn’t until around the end of 2022 when I joined Gala Darling’s tapping class that I found out you could do intense tapping sessions and change things that seemed “unrealistic”. I didn’t know about the law/shifting at that point, but Gala shared some of her personal experiences where she used intense tapping sessions to get rid of allergies, phobias, even an ED she had struggled with for years. She said how she would go in the bathroom, look in the mirror and just tap everywhere while venting and don’t stop until you feel a significant release. She said she ended up getting violently ill, but her ED was cured forever after that.

So at that time I was super stressed and anxious about a guy situation. We had been friends for a while and I felt like there was “more” but I didn’t know how he felt. I wanted to talk with him about it, but I had built it up a narrative in my head for months and was afraid to talk about my feelings. In the past, it was really hard for me to acknowledge and express my feelings in general.

So I decided to do an intense tapping session like Gala recommended. I now call it a “tapping induced meltdown” 😂 I ended up tapping for at least a half hour, hysterical crying at an epic meltdown level. But after that, I felt so much peace around the situation. I honestly had a lifetime of anxious-avoidant attachment that was keeping me repeating unhealthy relationship patterns, and I feel like a significant part of that was cleared out in that moment.

Within two days, he ended up initiating a conversation about our feelings and we were able to discuss everything in the open for the first time. And since then I have been able to express myself so much easier, and really haven’t had any anxiety over guys or relationships anymore.

Typically now I just use it throughout the day with a mental diet - when I find myself thinking things I don’t want or repeating negative stories, I immediately flip the thought, and start tapping on one point while affirming the positive. Even just a few seconds of tapping helps neutralize the BS faster than just affirming alone for me.

[delopsia]

The first thing you and Bob learn about Rhett is that he's a fancy dress and a fairy Godmother away from being a damn Disney Princess.

And the night that you met him and Bob was your first warning sign.

The three of you were curled into the back of his truck, sipping on drinks and fighting through a bout of uncomfortable silence, when all of a sudden, a bird landed on Rhett's boot. A little house finch, eyeing up the handful of sunflower seeds in his hand.

And out went Rhett's big hand, dirty palm full of more seeds than that little finch could possibly need. "D'ya think I can convince 'em to come home with me?"

Your head cocked to the side as you watched the bird hop right into his hand. Fearless. "That might cost you a lot of seeds."

"Are birds your favorite animal?" Bob had hummed. Some deep rumbling of words that had no right to sound as wonderful as they did.

"Nah," Rhett's head shook a little too fast, sending the bird fleeing to the safety of the roof of his truck. "don't think I got a favorite, actually."

For the longest time, you couldn't wrap your mind around why that was.

He's late to your second date because he's chased a stray kitten up a tree. Walks in the front door with his hair sticking out in every direction; doesn't realize that he's lost his hat because he's too busy apologizing for being so late. Midway through your meal, a little orange head pops out the neck of his shirt, defiantly yelling for a bite of Bob's raisin bread.

And that is how you meet Raisin.

Short for Raisin' Hell.

Raisin' Hell gets up on the kitchen counter two nights later and knocks several of Cecelia's beloved fine china onto the floor.

You'll never forget how Cecelia's voice traveled through the phone. "If y'dont get rid of that damn cat, then I will!"

Fortunately, Bob's friend Natasha is so enthralled with the story that she makes a pitstop in Wyoming to pick up the little ball of fluff. Justifying the adoption with a, "What can I say? The kitten has good taste!"

Coincidentally, a week later, Bob mentions his buddy Jake sneezing and complaining of a cat allergy.

Then, one day, Rhett drops off the face of the Earth shortly after telling you that he's heading to a livestock auction. You and Bob already know that he's out to fetch a pair of donkeys because they've recently developed a hell of a coyote problem. Yet, you're already making bets on what extra animal is going to come with the donkeys.

He wakes you both up the next morning, begging you to join the video call the second you get the chance.

"Look!" Giddy, as he triumphantly points to the little figure in the pasture, "I found a mini version of my horse!"

And it's a little black Shetland pony, a senior who has been retired to the pasture life. Affectionately named Fred by the previous owner. He came as a package deal with two donkeys, Zig and Zag. Royal is livid about the extra mouth to feed, but Amy is already attached.

Fred lives a good two years out in the pasture before old age takes him on a cozy autumn afternoon. He's buried out by an Oak tree in the South pasture, and a lock of his mane forever rests in Rhett's old wooden chest. Right next to the urn of a childhood dog named Rascal and the manes of his first two horses, Winnie and Coal.

Rhett's buddy Archie wakes you with a text one summer night, demanding that you get a handle on your cowboy. And you don't know why until Bob calls later that morning, asking if you've heard about the turkey.

How Rhett got shitfaced and acquired a whole, live turkey is anyone's guess.

Teddy the Turkey doesn't ever really leave the ranch. Maybe out of fear of Thanksgiving, being wrangled by another drunk cowboy, or just plain acceptance of his situation. Hell, it could be all of the above.

It must be a drunk thing because Cecelia tells you that he's come home with all sorts of things, from a family of bunnies to countless opossums. Every dog on the ranch has made its way there due to Rhett.

Then comes the move, and for the longest time, you expect for Rhett to come in with an armload of puppies and kittens. If he's even so much as a minute late, you're suspicious until he rolls in the front door, certain that some little critter is going to be in tow.

But he doesn't bring home a damn thing.

One afternoon, your phone lights up with a black-and-white photo. An ultrasound of...something.

Bob's name flashes across the screen next. Who's ultrasound pictures did you steal?

Then comes Rhett one more time. Someone's gelding wasn't a fucking gelding.

Rhett's mare being pregnant was not on anyone's bucket list for the year. But he loves that horse to absolute pieces, and it comes as no surprise that he's already looking forward to having a second pair of legs running around.

Archie offers to buy the little foal off of him.

Rhett almost eats him alive.

You suppose you shouldn't be surprised about that, either.

The vet says that Isabela can be ridden for a few more months, but Rhett's so concerned about accidentally hurting her and her baby that rides stop the same day. For the foreseeable future, Isabela's adventures are limited to long walks through the trails on the ranch he works on.

But having his only horse out of commission means that Rhett's cowboy career just got a little tougher.

Enter Sparrow, a bay quarter horse whom Rhett leases from a friend.

At least he leases Sparrow for the first month and then decides that Sparrow is the new member of the family. Which works out better than planned because on the months that he's off from a deployment, Bob loves to spend Sunday afternoons taking Sparrow out on trail rides.

Maeve is born a little under nine and a half months later. A black filly with a white blaze running down her forehead and an attitude bigger than she is. From the moment she's up on her feet, she's trying to buck and kick Bob, furious that he's trying to scratch her little hip. It'll be a few years before she can be ridden, but you already know that Rhett will have his hands full.

Maeve gets everything. Blankets, custom halters, handmade treats, morning and afternoon pets, hell, Rhett even figures out Instagram for her. You name it, she gets it. And not only is she the diva of the town, but when she gets older, she's one of the best horses in the area.

Never quite loses the attitude, though.

The first spring after Bob officially leaves the Navy, he decides to get chickens. Builds the coop himself and all. It's been on his bucket list for the better half of a decade now, and he's finally got the time to take care of them. He buys four Buff Orpingtons, but the girl at the feed store must have gotten confused because he comes home to find that he has three Orpingtons and a Silkie.

He goes back to get an extra Silkie so that the little dude doesn't feel like an outcast.

Rhett hates them.

"All those fuckers do is peck the shit outta me!"

"Because they're chickens, Rhett! They're gonna peck things!"

You fully expect him to come around and warm up to them eventually, but it never happens. A year passes, and Rhett's still side-eyeing the collection of poultry on the side of the house. Entering the coop only when you politely ask him to fetch you a few eggs, and even then, he furrows his eyebrows and grumbles beneath his breath.

Then there's one afternoon when Bob comes home from a meeting to a suspicious bowl on the counter.

A chirping bowl.

A bowl of newly hatched button quail.

"Yeah, I stuck 'em in there 'till I could find a place to put 'em," Rhett says when he meanders back into the kitchen, slightly larger box in hand.

You're the next to stumble into this situation, sleepy-eyed and rubbing at your cheek, halfway down the stairs. Aren't quite sure what is going on; all you know is that you've walked into a standoff, and something is wandering around by the sofa.

Something yellow.

A...tiny chicken?

Even as you scoop it up, it doesn't seem real. So incredibly small that it's closer to a toy than a living, breathing animal.

"What's this?" You yawn, holding your hand out, tiny bird on full display.

Little do you know, in your halfawake state, that some new members have joined your busy little family. Even if those family members were found at a gas station for twenty-five cents per dozen.

The coffee maker has just finished bubbling when it hits you.

Rhett doesn't have a favorite animal because every animal is his favorite animal, and he wants to take them all home with him.

Except for chickens. 

[runicmagitek]

was tagged but the incredible @iffylogic for this meme game! Thank you~

Any eating utensil preference? Uhh whatever gets the food into my mouth? I'm not picky.

A genre of music you love? I have an eclectic taste, so I'm game for anything. I have a soft spot for 80s/synth vibes. Also love garage rock/grunge tunes, anything with a piano, and whatever the fuck the pipeline is going on with triphop to lofi/chillhop

A type of seasoning/condiment that would make anything edible for you? Japanese mayo

Pens or pencils? What kind? Pens! I've been journaling a lot more lately and have gotten really into pens/markers. I use a Uniball Signo DX 0.5 for the bulk of my writing and a Sakura Pigma Micron 08 for making to-do lists/headers. The next time I have to make a jetpens order, I need to grab some calligraphy markers to try out. Is my handwriting messy? Yes. Am I having fun? HELL YEAH.

What’s your weirdest/most interesting hobby? Does making spreadsheets count? No? Ok, I guess second most interesting is needle felting, which I haven't done in a while, but I do enjoy it a ton!

If you had to get rid of one color entirely, what would it be? Green

Any allergies? Oh yeah lolsob. Both with medicines and shit in nature. We love to see it 🫠

Favorite fictional character? Celes!! My preferences change over time, but she'll forever be my queen.

Favorite real person that you don’t personally know? Uhhhh let's say Shirley Manson. Glad I picked a solid badass to rock out to since I was… *does math* 10?? Good job bitty!me

How many alarms do you have set? WAAAAAY TOO MANY HSKSHSJSJ I can't survive without them: for waking up, for taking various meds, for taking breaks to stretch, for remembering to do things like drink water/journal/etc. Tho out of all my alarms, my favorite ones are like, three back-to-back alarms within five minutes or so of each other with increasingly more aggressive titles asking if I've put rice in the rice cooker yet (bc I failed my bf ONCE when he asked me and I will not fall for that mistake again)

Do you have any pets? Do you want some? Not right now 😭 I wish I did, but a) my apartment charges $50 per pet per month and b) since the actual fire that happened back in December, I'm fucking terrified of the idea of something like that going on when my bf and I are at work. But whenever (if lolsob) we get our own place, I'd love to bring some kitties home. I miss having a cat.

Favorite drink, alcoholic or not? Masala chai! Honestly any good cup of tea hits the spot, but that's my fave.

Favorite smell? Cinnamon and cloves. It smells like home.

Favorite shoes? Uhhhh whatever doesn't kill my feet/ankles. I do love me a good pair of converse and vans tho. Probably my Captain Marvel converse are my faves, but they're not ideal for long walks.

How do you feel about bugs and spiders? Mostly no. I love butterflies and ladybugs and dragonflies and bumblebees, but I can do without most buggies. I AM better about spiders these days, mostly bc I share an office with a corner spider who I swear is the same spider for the past four years. I call him Steve. Steve's a real one. Steve murders the other annoying pests. Steve gets a pass.

Outdoors or indoors? I LOVE being outdoors, but the outdoors doesn't like me hsksjskd so better off inside or at least under some shade and away from buggies who view me as a buffet.

Sunny or rainy? Both are good but damn, nothing beats a rainy day inside with a good book and tea.

Where would you really like to visit? Would you move there? Honestly? I want to visit all my long distance friends 🥺🫂 I love you guys. Maybe one day we can chill on a couch together in silence

Are you a people person? Um…. it's complicated? Online, I'm a lot more chill and really happy to chat with people. I honestly prefer socializing this way bc it's way less stressful for me. In person? Yeah, not so much. I've earned the nickname "house cat" from my college friends bc I typically just sit in a corner for hours and talk with whoever approaches me one-on-one. But if we're close and I feel comfort, I LOVE hanging out with friends and would gladly chat for hours. Just, you know... takes a WHILE to get to that level of comfort.

At what temperature do you keep your home (or would if you could)? Right now? 65°F bc summer. This will change come winter.

Not going to tag anyone, but if you're reading this and are interested? Consider yourself tagged!!! 💖

[em-writes-stuff]

chains

day 11 of two weeks of whump @promptsforyourwhumpfic

hero, villain

warnings: being held hostage, cursing

764 words

a/n: do i know what this is? no, am i posting it anyway? yep!

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Villain spits at Hero’s feet, “Let me go.” 

She fights against the chains anchoring her to the wall and grunts when they don’t give. The manacles dig into her skin, rubbing the flesh raw. She stares at Hero, her eyes throwing daggers at him. 

He smiles and shakes his head, and takes a step back, “Not yet.” 

“Nobody’s coming for me, if that’s what you think. It’s just not happening. Supervillain doesn’t give a fuck about me.” 

Hero stares at her, then at his watch, then back at her. “It’s only been a few hours. I wouldn’t give up hope yet.” 

She scoffs and slumps against the wall, “Yeah, right.” 

Hero stands there for a few seconds before nodding once and turning around, “I’ll be back with something for you to eat in a few hours. Any allergies?” 

“Fuck you.” 

The door slams and Villain slides down the wall, the chains jangling loudly every time she moves. She stares up and traces the shadows cast from the bars on the window. It was going to be a long wait. 

The sunset was a soft purple, it painted the walls of the room Villain was in. In terms of sunsets, it took forever. Over half an hour later, the wall is still stained with a deep red. 

A knock at the door and someone pushes it open, a head peeks past the door frame and Hero smiles, “I brought a sandwich. Ham and cheese.” 

He tosses it to her and walks into the room the rest of the way, leaving the door open behind him. Villain cranes her neck to see past him, she catches view of a door that could be an exit. 

She grabs for the sandwich and lifts the top piece of bread to inspect it. 

There was a thin layer of mayonnaise spread onto both pieces of bread, and three pieces of ham on either side of a piece of cheddar cheese. 

“I hope you don’t mind crusts,” Hero jokes. 

She looks up from the sandwich and glares at him, “You’re holding me hostage, do you really think you can make jokes?” 

He holds his hands up in mock defense and nods, “You’re right.” he slides down the wall across from her and sighs, “Just thought I’d try to lighten the mood a bit.” 

“Not gonna happen.” she takes a bite into the sandwich and quickly finishes it, rubbing her hands together to get rid of the crumbs. 

Hero’s shoulders raise and he turns away from her, “Those are loud.” 

“What?” she stares at him, then shakes her wrist furiously, “The chain? Yeah, it’s like its made of fucking metal or something.” 

Hero nods again and stands up, “I’m sure someone will get you by morning.” 

“And if they don’t?” 

He looks over his shoulder and sighs, then closes the door without an answer. 

Before the sun comes up, Hero knocks on the door again and hands her a cup filled with cold coffee and a bagel with cream cheese. “I thought you’d be gone. I left the window unlocked.” 

“What is this?” Villain snaps. She sets the cup down on the ground next to her hand and balances the bagel on top. “What the fuck is this?” 

“Breakfast?” 

“No. Not this. This-this. Leaving the window unlocked? Keeping me so close to the exit. What’s going on?” she narrows her eyes, “What’s your plan?” 

“No plan. I’m just bored.” he admits. “I’m sorry you’re the one trapped here, but Supervillain hasn’t done anything in months and I was trained to do stuff. Not just sit around. I needed something to do.” 

Villain almost laughs, “Let me get this straight: you kidnapped me because you’re bored?” 

He nods. 

“Do you know how fucking stupid that is?” 

He nods again. 

“Are you gonna let me go?” 

He shakes his head. 

“Jesus!” she shouts, “It’s like working with a toddler!” she shoots to her feet and pulls against the chains, “You’re not doing this for a good fucking reason! Let me go, you motherfucker.” 

“Someone has to come for you,” He says, almost to himself. “Someone has to notice you’re missing soon.” he looks at her, “Right?” 

“No!” She shouts. “Nobody’s fucking coming for me! I told you that eighteen hours ago!” 

He shakes his head and walks up to her, gently holding her wrists in his hands. “I’m sorry. I thought someone would come for you.” 

Gently, Hero unlocks the manacles and lets the chains clatter to the floor. Villain pushes past him and walks out of the door, slamming it behind her. 

[ishifted-jdayz]

um. okay. hi. uh. i just shifted. just came back really. fuck dude. jesus christ.

okay um. so i shifted to my "wr" which is basically a ranch and i can do magic real easily and stuff and. it was so interesting coming to there. i was like. sitting up and everything was hazy at first and then i blinked the like. sleep out of my eyes and it was all so real.

there was sun coming through the curtains just how i imagined and the carpet felt right beneath my feet and it smelled like such fresh air, nice and cool. i ran my hands along the wall to really like. ensure i was there and i like. laughed incredulously and was like holy shit. bc i made it. oh my god dude i made it.

i ran outside to see if i was where i was fr and i was. i could see the ocean and the forest and the line of trees that blocks the train tracks. i could hear bugs and birds chirping and i was so. the warmth of the sun on my skin was crazy. i stayed out there for a while. i was in a white like. dress thing? like an undergarment from the 1800s. i was breathing easier i didnt have any allergies. i ran all the way to the beach to dip my toes in the water and fill my hands with sand.

when i got back i was like. so excited. i wasnt even hungry but i made myself be in order to eat in the kitchen. i made my favorite dish (im autism and have it all the time) and was just. beside myself as i watched it rotate in the microwave. i looked at all the cds i have and i turned on the tv. ive been watching criminal minds in old reality lately so i pulled up season 3 bc i hate that gideon left and i pulled up s3 in the one where gideon Didnt leave. and started watching that while i ate and looked around.

ive got a ton of plants next to my couch and i touched them all. the piano plays just like the one in my old reality, and i finally fucking found the sheet music i had forever ago and could never find. and i played it pretty easily and god man. it felt so fucking surreal. all my favorite books were on the shelves and i knew if i took one and pressed my hand against it and said "know" id know it all as if i just read it but i didnt really want to.

i looked in the bathroom and that was fucking cool as shit. the bathtub was so big and the windows were huge (no one comes here unless i want them to so its fine). i found a box of my jewelry including a ring i had to get resized in my old dr but it fit perfectly. the water was perfect and cool under my hands GUYS it was literally so cool.

and my cas room. its just how i imagined. so its like a old ass room from like the 1700s wood floor seems kinda dusty. but theres a mirror and i can enter sort of create a sim mode and change everything abt my self. first thing i did was get rid of my chest and MAN. FUCK. THE EUPHORIA. i started crying. had to take a whole couple minutes to come down from that. and then i started messing with my hair length and type and color and freckles and eye color and height and all this stuff and it was really cool. my ass is so fat now btw SLAY. and i just. looked at myself. and felt truly at home. like even though i look different now i feel more Me bc i Chose it. and anyway.

walked outside again bc i put on diff clothes in the CAS room and wanted to see my horse. its in a little pocket dimension sort of bc i dont want to constantly need to take care of them or have them around but when i want them around they are and i got to see herrrrrrr. shes also a beauty and i love her so much. and my cat pib was there and its just. guys its so fucking freeing. to know that everything i want is there.

went back inside and upstairs to the bedroom and man. i havent done much irt redecorating yet bc i wanted to do that myself but. i have a desk and a computer up there and immediately started up the sims 3 (my favorite game) and started playing and NO LAG. IS SO FUCKING EPIC GUYS. IM SO STOKED. and i played for a while and kept criminal minds on in the background until i got bored and then i went downstairs and ate and started watching. the secret season of black sails (my favorite show) and dudeeeeee that was crazy oh my god. ik why i cant see it in the my cr for meta reasons but now i SEEEEE now i understand........

and then i remembered my library and i ran over to that and dude it was so PRETTY. and i grabbed some music theory books and some language (letters and grammar) books and did the "know" thing and lets just say i know mandarin and japanese and french and gaelige and hebrew now. and im gonna do more when i get back but BRO its just so cool.

and i got a glass of fresh iced tea and went outside and watched the sun set on my porch and pib came up and my old dog bella (whos both old and not old now) and i started crying a little bit and then i went to sleep. and decided to come back here to update yall bc ik i can go back easy af now (bc i came back to a reality where i Can) so. anyway very fucking excited. so fucking happy. one billion out of ten.

[mylesw272]

Started the day at 5am, I actually got a good amount of sleep last night. I was running late again, I’m usually pretty early to sit in the parking lot. It’s okay I’ll try again bright and early tomorrow.

Allergy season has been kicking me lately. Sometimes I feel like such a grumpy old man. Everything in life starts to feel like too much and I just want to be left alone. It’s no one’s fault, maybe I woke up on the wrong side of the bed or it’s the full moon. There is no way to rid myself of everything “bad” so all I can do is my best to manage life with them. I don’t want to be full of negativity anymore so I’m choosing to let go. I need to keep track of my triggers and keep learning what to do in high pressure situations. If not that then, at least I’ll know when to admit when I am wrong. Change starts with my mind and how aware I am of my habits.

It’s only me vs me, before I used to think it was me against the world. I’ve noticed things do work out in my favor when I do the right things. I just need to find the balance in being alone to work on myself and still reaching out to my loved ones. I used to not be able to be alone too long without being lonely. I felt very lost when it came to who I was as a person, I thought I needed people to tell me who I was. I now know that I have to show people who I am, I’m the creator of that.

When I thought about shaving my head, I was so nervous that no one would like it or I would be judged. Ever since I did it though, a lot of people are usually shocked but say nothing bad I think. There are a lot of close friends and family who I haven’t personally told about my transition. I do want to be more open and honest about this journey to everyone. Most have told me I look more masc, I noticed the long hair before didn’t really helped me pass to strangers. Now most places I get hit with “sir” etc. I am starting to agree when people say that hair keeps trauma and energy. I feel like a new person with this look, not a lot of people recognized me the first few days. I never thought I would get to start passing so soon to be honest and I’m a bit shocked too. It took three barbers and a lot of advice but I think it worked out great.

I’m thinking about Yes I’m Changing by Tame Impala right now.

I used to listen to this one in high school when a good friend showed me this band and similar people in the genre. The title speaks for itself, I like the lyrics and instrumentals. Something about this just makes me feel real good, I like to blast it and close my eyes. It gives me hope that there’s room for growth, I won’t be this young forever. That’s a scary and calming thought all in one.

[onomatopoeiaforthoughts]

imagine if, at some point in fourth year, James had a HUGE plant obsession

he wanted to have loads of plants and he was determined to take good care of all of them

so he filled the whole dorm with different plants and flowers

Remus, remembering the times he helped his mom in the garden and the times he went to explore the wild plants with his dad, was very excited by this new obsession and was more than happy to join in

Peter, who had always quite enjoyed the look of flowers, didn't really mind them. it was a nice touch to the dorm

Sirius tho, he went mad. He absolutely hated the plants, how the flowers always made him sneeze and how he was always finding leaves and dirt all over the floor (forever the cleaning obsessed). He would always complain about the plants, how they were ugly and made their dorm look like a forest

which, obviously, made James get more plants

they only got rid of all the plants when one of them started to give Peter really bad allergies

[alsjeblieft-zeg]

171 of 2024

Is it currently raining where you are?

Surprisingly not, considering how rainy this country actually is.

What’s something that you have been wanting to say to someone?

Just a plain hello. I want to say it to this little train guy, but I get too shy. Damn me.

What’s your favorite thing to do at the end of the day?

Recently, decoding NAVTEX and fax machines.

When did you last use a lighter or matches?

Like, two weeks ago.

Do you or anyone you know have covid or the flu?

Nope, no one. We treat covid like one of the flu variants, too.

Do you have a hard time letting things go?

Physical things? Yes. Mental things? Also yes. But once it's over, it's over.

What did you last have to eat?

Chicken wings in batter.

Are you allergic to anything that is unusual?

Yes, dandelions. I assume nut allergy is common, right?

When did you last feel fear?

During my last EEG. Surprisingly my result came out very well.

What did you last drop?

Probably my phone, as usual.

Have you ever been to a Halloween themed amusement park?

Never, but also I don't go to amusement parks.

What’s something about your health that you would like to change?

I would love to be physically fit and permanently get rid of my neurological problems.

When did you last look in the mirror?

Today morning.

What color is your favorite shirt?

Black. It has a print of a cat reaching for the moon.

What last made you smile?

My cat being goofy.

Have you ever walked through a sunflower field?

No, but it sounds cute.

How often do you listen to music?

Almost every day.

Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? What’s your favorite song from her?

I've never been a fan of her. I'm not interested in her music.

Would you be happy if you got a lifetime supply of the last thing you purchased?

Last thing I bought was calendar with kitties, so yeah, would be great.

What’s something great that has happened to you recently?

I visited my parents for Christmas.

How old were you when you had your first best friend?

Like, six or seven.

Do you believe that anything is infinite?

They say nothing lasts forever, but my love is definitely infinite.

What did you last order from a fast food restaurant?

Cheeseburgers, I think. It was in Poland.

How often do you have to purchase shampoo and conditioner?

I buy big bottles, so once in two months.

What was the last pain you’ve had on your body?

My back has been killing me for the last few weeks.

Is there anything currently bothering you?

I'm worried about my dad's health, this is my biggest concern.

Would you ever paint your bedroom bright blue?

Yes, but I prefer pastel colours on walls.

What’s your favorite way to eat rice?

Oh my, there's so many. In tomato soup, rice with veggies, risotto, all of that.

Do you currently have a window open?

No, it's too cold.

What kind of jacket do you like wearing most?

I don't think I like wearing jackets at all.

Do you own a sherpa blanket?

I don't even know I've ever seen any.

Are you currently wearing something green?

Nope, not at all.

Have you recently lost something?

Yeah, I forgot I left my tablet at my parents, plus I had to look for my wallet. Thankfully I found it.

What’s something that has really impacted your life?

Suffering a stroke. It changes everything.

What scents can you currently smell?

Raclette. Lots of meat, veggies, cheese, things like that.

What did you last have as a snack?

Two bites of dark chocolate with orange.

Are you currently listening to music?

Not right now.

Would you say you’re a strong person?

I must be. I overcame such a stroke and relearned to walk in just a month. I was so determined to achieve this.

What’s something you miss from the past?

Being able-bodied. I got used to my disability, I got adapted, but I still carry some grief over a non-disabled life.

When did you last rush for something?

I think it was the lamp for our kitchen. It was an old type gas-discharging lamp, we got a new type LED. We were in hurry to buy it.

Do you require a lot of personal space or do you enjoy being around people often?

I enjoy being around people, but over time I get tired and I need some tie just for myself. Typical ambivert.

Have you drank enough water today?

I don't drink water. I can't stand the taste :(

Do you like lima beans?

I don't know if I've ever tried them, actually. But the only veggie of this kind I truly hate is faba bean.

What was the last lie you told?

That we ate dinner already.

What did you last plug into an outlet?

One of my phones.

Do you have anything due soon?

Not really. Maybe just a phone bill.

How many bottles do you see from where you’re sitting?

Two. Apple jenever and peach-flavoured non-alcoholic drink.

What was the last thing you took a picture of?

My cat licking the plate after our dinner.

[blossomkochhararomaaagic]

Get a Toner for your Face to Look Radiant All Day!

In this dust and pollution, we are facing one skin problem collectively- dull and pigmented skin. No matter how expensive layers of makeup are there on your face, you can’t get over this dullness on your face. Moreover, you might be having wrinkles on your face during this stress. So, what can be a solution to such skin problems, that too at a young age? We think, getting yourself a toner for face can be an effective solution to get rid of dull skin, pigmentation, and fine lines on your face.

In this blog, we will guide you in choosing a great toner for face to reduce signs of aging and get you fresh skin every day.

Types of Face Toners

You can choose a face toner on the basis of your skin type. If you are an oily-skinned person, then you must choose a toner with cucumber, mint, lemon, or tea tree essential oils. A normal-skinned person can choose from a rose, lavender, etc. Further, if you are a person with dry skin, you should look for toner for face having ingredients like aloe vera, seaweed, glycerine, and other hydrating essentials.

Benefits of Using a Face Toner

Regular usage of a toner for face can help you revitalize the dead skin cells of your face. You gradually get beautiful, moisturized, and non-pigmented skin. In fact, you can help prevent premature aging by tightening skin pores and removing dirt & oil from them.

How to Use a Face Toner Properly?

You can use a face toner twice a day. After a long day out, you can apply face toner to soothe and cleanse your skin. First, you should wash your face with clean water. Then, use a little amount of toner and gently massage your skin. Now, leave it on the skin to dry. After that, you can use other skincare products.

Top Recommended Toners for 2024

The market is full of skincare products like skin toner. But, you must choose skincare products that are herbal and pure. Like, you can pick one from Aroma Magic’s wide range of toners like neem & tea tree toner, aromatic skin toner, moringa skin toner, rose hip skin toner, etc.

Let’s conclude

Gone are the days when simple skincare would help you get forever glowing skin. In this busy schedule and polluted environment, you have to take special care of your skin. Including a toner for face can be your daily beauty care essential to reduce inflammation, pigmentation, and fine lines, and enhance the natural radiance of skin.

Common FAQs about Toners

. Which is the best natural toner for face?

You can use a rosehip toner, neem & tea tree oil toner, or cucumber toner for naturally radiant skin. Your skin looks healthy and supple when you regularly use a toner for face.

. How do use a face toner for glowing skin?

After you clean your face with water, apply a pea-sized amount of gentle skin toner on your face. After that, massage it for 2–3 minutes. Later, leave it on your skin till it dries out.

. Which toner is best for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, you must use a hydrating toner for face with ingredients like aloe vera, seaweed, cucumber, etc. Since sensitive skin is prone to allergies and inflammation, you must choose a gentle face toner to cleanse and soothe your skin.

. When to apply toner for face to get radiant skin?

You should apply a toner after every face wash to get radiant skin. You should apply it regularly for long-lasting results.

. How does a face toner with hyaluronic acid benefit the skin?

A face toner with hyaluronic acid can help the skin to revive dead skin cells. In addition, it boosts the hydration levels in the skin, so, your face looks fresh and glowing.

. How do you choose the right toner for face?

You should choose a toner for face according to your skin type. Your skin type plays a vital role in absorbing the nutrients present in any skincare product. So, while purchasing a skin toner, you must keep your skin type in mind.

[leadingstars]

Why Getting a Professional Cleaning Service After A House Party Is Essential?

Ever had a great party at home and then woke up to a mess of broken glass, crumbs, and other things you didn't expect? It might be hard to say the least to clean up after a big party. After a party, things are never as fun as they were during the party. Let us talk about why and when you should hire professional cleaning services Berkshire to clean up after a party at your house.

The Chaos After The Celebrations

Usually, your house will be a mess after a night of parties. When drinks spill on the floor and trash cans are full to the brim, it's time to clean up after a party. You might be able to do some of the work yourself, but some jobs need the skills and tools of a professional.

Get Information And Work Quickly

Professional cleaners have all the tools they need and know how to handle the mess that parties make. They make sure that every area gets the care it needs because they know how to clean different surfaces, like hardwood floors and delicate furniture. Because they work in a methodical way, they can also get things done quickly and correctly, quickly putting your house back in order.

Keeping Your Money Safe

You put money into your house, not just use it for parties. If you don't clean up after a party the right way, you could end up with long-term damage to furniture, flooring, and other surfaces. If you don't treat spots, they might stay there forever, and a pile of trash could bring in bugs or give the area a bad smell.

Good Health And Hygiene

Cleaning up after a party is important for more than just looks. It's also important for keeping your house healthy. Mould and bacteria can grow on food crumbs and drips that are not cleaned up. If any of you have allergies or breathing problems, this could be bad for your health and the health of your family. professional cleaning services Bracknell can get rid of any areas that might be harmful to your health and make sure that your home stays a safe place for everyone to live.

Saves Time And Is Useful

The main benefit of getting professionals to clean up after a party is probably that it saves you time. This helped you keep your house clean while you focused on what was most important to you.

Conclusion

It can also be fun to have a party at home, and cleaning up doesn't have to be a bother. Hiring a cleaning service you can trust in Bracknell or Berkshire will make sure your home is spotless after the holidays.

Are you looking for the best professional cleaning services Berkshire? If yes, you can get it from Leading Stars, which offers professional commercial cleaning and facility maintenance services focused on customer satisfaction across the UK. Contact us at 01344 929111 and send us an email at hello@leadingstars.co.uk. Also, visit our website.

[howtocleanguide]

How to get rid of Black Mold

Today we will go over how to get rid of black mold. Black mold, found in moisture-prone areas in your homes, is a health hazard that needs to be treated as soon as you spot this issue. With a musty and suffocating smell, these black or grey-colored molds can cause severe respiratory infections and skin allergies, if not treated the right way. While most people seek professional help to get rid of black mold, you can also make use of some home remedies to remove this, especially, if the black mold has newly appeared in a particular area of your home.

What to know before you proceed to get rid of black mold?

Never start cleaning black mold without wearing the right protective gear. A clean pair of gloves, safety gloves, respirators or appropriate masks, a full-sleeved shirt and trousers are some of the basic safety gear essentials you should wear during this process. Black mold can emanate some toxic substances; hence, you need to wear these to safeguard yourself from respiratory ailments and skin allergies.

Always seal the rooms or areas where the black mold treatment needs to be done. You don’t want the spores to travel to other parts of your home, putting all lives at risk, do you? Switch off the air-conditioner, heater, or fan in the room before you start to clean the black mold there to prevent the particles from circulating all over the room.

Open the windows to allow some fresh air to circulate in the room. This will mitigate the effect caused by the spores in the black mold.

Different methods of getting rid of black mold

You will find many mold cleaners and mild liquid detergents in the market to help you get rid of black mold thoroughly. However, you can also resort to simple home remedies for this purpose, instead of relying on store-bought cleaners that may contain a lot of chemicals.

Using baking soda and vinegar

Make a solution by mixing baking soda, water and white vinegar in a ratio of 1:5:5.

Pour this solution into a spray bottle.

Spray the mixture over the black mold, and allow it to soak in there for about 30 to 60 minutes.

Use a clean sponge to scrub the area well after 3o to 60 minutes. You can use a small quantity of dish soap or liquid detergent when scrubbing on the black mold.

Let the surface dry, and you will notice that the black mold has completely disappeared. You can repeat the process if some marks still remain on the surface.

Using tea tree oil

Make a solution by adding one teaspoon of natural tea tree oil to one cup of water.

Pour this solution into a spray bottle, or use a towel to dip in this solution to apply on the moldy surface.

Spray or apply the solution on the black mold, and wait for it to dry. Give it about 60 minutes to dry, before you proceed to the next steps.

Use a clean & soft towel, or a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the oily mixture, and you will be happy to see no traces of black mold on the surface anymore.

Using grapefruit seed extract oil

Add about 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract oil to one cup of water. Pour the solution into a spray bottle, or use a damp cloth for applying this on the moldy surface.

Spray the mixture on the black mold and wait for about 10 minutes. If the surface is badly affected, you can allow this solution to sit on the marks for an hour.

Use a clean and soft microfiber cloth to wipe away the oils, and you will notice that the polyphenols present in grapefruit seed extract have helped you get away with moldy surfaces.

Using hydrogen peroxide

Use 3% hydrogen peroxide to thoroughly remove black mold from porous surfaces.

Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide and water in a ratio of 1:2 in a spray bottle.

Spray the solution directly on the moldy surface, and allow it to remain there for about 10 to 15 minutes.

After some time, use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrape away the dried-up solution.

Use a clean cloth to remove all traces of the hydrogen peroxide solution from the surface to bid goodbye to black mold forever.

Using lemon juice

Mix the juice of 4 or 5 lemons with a little dish soap.

Pour this mixture on the moldy surface and wait for 5 minutes.

Use a toothbrush to scrub the area thoroughly, and spread the solution to all the affected areas.

Use a clean and damp towel to wipe away the lemon juice solution, and the black mold would gradually start to lift from the surfaces.

Using bleach

Pour a bleach solution over the affected, moldy areas.

Allow the bleach to sit there for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, wipe away the bleach with a clean cloth.

For areas that have a lot of black molds, dip a few rags in a bleach solution.

Apply these cotton rags on the affected areas, and let them sit there throughout the night.

Take out the rags in the morning, and wipe away the affected areas with a clean and soft microfiber towel. The black mold would have disappeared completely.

Always wear protective gear when using bleach, as it can damage your skin.

When using bleach, always test a small quantity on a tiny part of the moldy surface to ensure it is safe to be used.

Since black mold can cause quite a few health hazards, you shouldn’t spend a lot of time experimenting with these tips. If you don’t see an improvement with the method you have opted for, you should seek professional help right away. If you or your family members have respiratory ailments, or any mold-related illness, it is definitely recommended to get professional help right away, instead of trying these DIY cleaning tips. Source: