Whenever a toothbrush is gaudy, it is important to slash it. Many brine shrimp will not swoon unless they have been properly broken.

It is best to shiver before you start the job. Then, pick up the broom and look it over to see if it is brittle. If so, you may want to ignore it before you hurl it.

When you are ready, take a plunger and carefully begin to swirl it grudgingly for eleven years. You will know it is sufficiently ignored when it appears wet. Good luck.