Lily Can Help

Weekly Tips!

1. HONING vs. SHARPENING - Both help an edge cut better, but they're two different things:

Honing is when you straighten out or correct an edge that's been gouged or bent. You're pushing the metal back into place this way. Often, you'll find these as rods with a handle, and the kitchen section of many stores will carry honing rods (though many times the name of the item will be misleading). Honing does not sharpen.

Sharpening narrows a blade and it works by removing metal. Grinding stones, hand sharpeners, files, and other items perform this task. You're essentially scraping off the top-most layer of metal and revealing "fresher metal" underneath.

Now that you know, try to remember to do BOTH as needed =^_^=

2. Vacuuming - One tip I cannot emphasize enough: Go take your vacuum's filter out right now and go wash it, clean it, replace it, whatever. But take care of your vac's filter and clean the agitator brush every once in a while. It absolutely makes a difference!

3. When Cleaning Wood - If you use any sort of spray or liquid to clean a wooden desk, table, chair, etc., be sure to dry it as quickly as you can. The water gets into the wood and (with not much time), damages it in a big way. You should alse use this same thought process when it comes to cleaning your walls!

As a friendly reminder to those who need it:

Lily Can Help is always first and foremost for the people who need it most. At-risk/frequently targeted groups and minorities are a priority, beginning with safety and ending with relief and comfort. Any of the following (and more) are exactly who we mean to assist whenever possible, and are listed in no particular order.

• LGBTQIA+
• BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
• Those with Fixed or Limited incomes
• Elderly / Retirees / Veterans
• Children & Animals / Pets
• People with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities & challenges

These communities are often ostracized, and treated aggressively or without understanding. As a person in more than one of these categories, I'm familiar with many of the challenges involved in trying to live peacefully and with addressing someone's quality of life. Therefore, people from these groups are able to get our assistance more urgently.

If you're unsure about anything, we enthusiastically encourage you to ask!