The classic outdoor compost pile should be turned regularly (about once every two weeks) with a pitchfork to provide air for the microorganisms that need it. Each has its own advantages, but a compost pile need not be fancy to work well. Both the fierce cold of space and the heat generated upon re-entry would prove deadly if the astronauts were unprotected, and one example of an application that emerged from this need was the Apollo command module’s radiant heat shield. The heat can be transferred to the surrounding air using radiators, hot water coils (hydro-air), or other heat exchangers. Both take advantage of a basic principle of thermodynamics – that heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects. Follow the basic steps of composting on the next page, and your final product is sure to be a success. There are several handy composting devices on the market. There are almost as many different methods of composting as there are gardeners.

There are plenty of brands to choose from, ranging from all-natural citrus sprays, to hardcore chemicals with strong scents. The easiest way to prevent this is by making sure your shower has plenty of time to air out after use. However, unless they’re shredded, they’ll take a long time to decompose. However, more reinforced versions of permeable pavement are in development. A 2005 study by the University of Kiel in Kiel, Germany, showed that the primary minerals in the Dead Sea, one of the most famous sites for people seeking health benefits, are magnesium salts, and that subjects with dry, rough and red skin achieved positive results after soaking their arms in Dead Sea water (as opposed to regular tap water). Regular maintenance is key to avoiding the gruesome cleanup of mold and mildew, and using a shower spray each day after you bathe is the easiest way to maintain a clean shower without a lot of effort. Doing these simple things each day after you bathe is the easiest way to prevent mold and mildew growth. Bar soap often contains talc, one of the main things that causes the filmy buildup on shower and bathroom tiles.

The shower is typically front and center, and if it’s dirty, then the rest of your bathroom will suffer. Then add several shovelfuls of garden soil, which will provide a starter colony of microorganisms. As the temperature in the compost pile increases, weed seeds and harmful disease organisms are killed, and the decay process will not be delayed. Keep adding garden waste to the top of the pile as it becomes available. Simply making this switch can help you keep a cleaner, mold-free shower. The idea is that the shower spray is used when the curtain and walls are still wet to help stop mold and mildew in their tracks. Mildew and mold need water to flourish, so the surest way to avoid the outbreak is to wipe down your shower walls and doors with a dry towel after you bathe. If you have a window in your bathroom and it’s a fair weather month, then open the window before you shower and leave it open until the bathroom is nice and dry.

As soon as you get out of the shower, wipe the floor and close the curtain so it can fully dry out. If you have a curtain, spread it out completely after you shower so it can air out. Start the fan before you run the water and leave it running until the steam has completely cleared out. The point is that everyone is different, and what demands immediate attention will vary when it comes to keeping one’s AC system running well. Soap scum is notoriously difficult to remove once it has set in, so a daily wipe will make all the difference. Liquid castile soap and other kinds of shower gels are typically easier on porcelain shower tiles and tub floors. This is especially true in the grout between tiles. It’s simply not fun to get on your hands and knees with a scrubbing pad and scouring powder, so it’s tempting to draw the curtain and save it for another day. The good news is that there are ways to keep your shower nice and clean that don’t involve heavy scrubbing and lots of elbow grease. The “paper” term is somewhat misleading, as the filter media are considerably different from papers used for writing or packaging, etc. There is a persistent belief among tuners, fomented by advertising for aftermarket non-paper replacement filters, that paper filters flow poorly and thus restrict engine performance.