Housekeeping Hints & Tips topics

Eternal_Flame?

nigelsmum — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:41:19 GMT

How is the decluttering and moving preparation going?

Hugs

Jillxx

Good hoover for animal hair?

kerry_wo — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:05:54 GMT

We have a basic dyson (DC01 or DC04), it doesnt seem strong enough for what I need it for, when I hoover the room will look clean to the eye but when Im hoovering there are bits of animal fur I cant get up however many times I go over the same spot.

Ive looked at animal dysons but have no experience of them and as they are very expensive I am reluctant to buy one. Someone recommended vax hoovers but again there are many different models and I dont know what to go for.

Can anyone shed any like please? I dont mind paying a lot as long as I know its a reliable hoover.

Love Kerry

xxxxxx

Clean Setee

meemee28 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:36:22 GMT

I have inherited a setee and it needs a clean, but i've tried a few shop bought cleaners and they don't seem to work... any ideas or suggestions on what i'm doing wrong or what I can buy!

whites gone pink HELP

sunsandsea — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:22:02 GMT

Hi All,
I scooped up a pile of whites on my bed from my holiday suitcase, and yes you guessed it put them in the machine when i opened it everything gone a pretty shade of light pink, and tucked in the middle of the wash was my red nighty new and never yet washed Ohhhhhh, the worst thing is 2 items were my best items of clothing a pure white dress brought especially to show off my new holiday tan lol. I have brought a 4-00 dylon kit thats supposed to do the job but it hasnt worked ,well on only 2 of the 12 things anyway. Anyone know what i can do.

Please help?

Last time i did this i was about 14.lol

Decent bin bags???

mellybumps — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:47:13 GMT

I'm in a posting kinda mood today!

We've just started going to Tesco instead of Sainsburys after realising that the HUGE local Tesco makes Sainsburys (which we've been going to for 10 years) look like a third world corner shop LOL. Anyway I wondered if Tesco bin bags are any good? Sainsburys introduced their own for pedal bins and stopped stocking any others - we have a Brabantia 30L - and they were crap. Compared to the strong Brabantia or Simple Human ones they were useless and just ripped instantly. We're a family of four so we have to empty it pretty much every day and I need decent bags!

Thanks, Mel xxx

sweat stains

whaley — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:27:06 GMT

Can anyone help me please with sweat stains on clothes. My DP has a few clothes with stains and they do smell abit if he is wearing them. There is nothing wrong with the clothes other than that.

Thanks

Whaley

P.S by the way he does shower ect everyday and he doesn't normally smell

Cleaning the Shower!

kerry_wo — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:55:56 GMT

Hi, our shower is quite bad, I do clean it but you know round the bottom it gets orange round the tiles and if we clean with a scourer it goes green!! Any ideas of how to get a sparkling shower please??

xxxxx

can't dye from a napkin??

foxyirishgal — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:34:06 GMT

Hi, not posted here before, but need some help!! The title makes no sense, but can't edit it!! Should have said I can't remove napkin dye'!

I put a wash on earlier, which included my DF's beige combats and after the wash I noticed a dark stain beside one of the pockets. As it was a light coloured wash, I couldn't figure out why there was a dark stain and only on a bit of the pocket, so I checked inside to find a black napkin tissue! So I sprayed some vanish onto the stain & washed again, but it didn't go, so repeated again and still no luck.

I know DF isn't going to be happy as he's moaning about a pair of boxers which have a hint of pink in them from a wash (going back months...but he's like a dog with a bone!). Anyone know how else I can get it out?? So annoyed as I usually check pockets, but didn't think of it on this wash.

Thanks!

Edited 11/05/2008 23:37 ET by foxyirishgal

How to get a sparking iron? Help please

livvvi — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:47:16 GMT

Hi All

I haven't posted on this board before and think it's a fab idea.

My problem is my iron needs cleaning. I did get a tip for how to clean off the surface, but can't for the life of me remember what it was!

The only thing is, once it's cleaned I'll have to tackle the ironing, lol.

Thanks in advance

Livvi x

stains on light coloured clothes

bettybaby — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:13:37 GMT

hi girls

i have quite a few tops of my DD holly, who is 2yrs, that have stains down the front. mainly its tea that shes nicked off me lol or coke shes nicked off her big sister!

i've tried vanish and frankly it stinks lol. any one got any tips what to try next?

betty xx

laminate flooring cleaner

sunsandsea — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:14:59 GMT

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a laminate floor cleaner thats good my floor is quite a dark walnut and it shows smears alot when the light hits it, i am yet to find anything that gives it a nice shine. I tried pledge floor wipes but not very impressed with them. Thanks

Limescale under waterline

kirstin — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:25:04 GMT

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know a way of getting rid of limescale under the waterline of a toilet?

Thanks in advance. Kirstin x

Limescale removal on a Cast Iron Bath

mellers — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:10:49 GMT

Oooh how exciting - I get to ask you domestic goddesses a pressing question - AND be the first person to post in a sparkly new folder!

So here's the thing.

I have an enamelled CAST IRON BATH. It has LIMESCALE on it, and most of the proprietary limescale removing roducts I've bought, say NOT to be used on metal baths. So, what CAN I use to safely remove the limescale build-up. In what dilution should I use whatever you recommend, and what's the best way to apply it and how long should I leave it on for!

Don't want much do I!

Here's hoping someone here can help me.

Mellers

Washing machine smell?

mtbcruzer — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:08:41 GMT

Hi,

Does anyone have any ideas how to clean the inside of a washign machine? I've noticed my washing is smelling a bit mouldy and when I looked inside the machine under the seal there's a thin layer of gunge coverign everything. Any ideas how to clean it? I used some washing machine cleaner from lakeland but it didn't touch it. Also tried a 90 degree wash that did nothing.

Thanks

Removing permanent marker pen from laminate flooring

bokeh — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:26:06 GMT

As those of you with children may have experienced, they may manage to get hold of a permanent marker pen (or two, or perhaps three or more...) and scribble where they shouldn't!

My almost-two-year-old kindly re-decorated our laminate flooring with permanent marker, but I've successfully removed it entirely with nail polish remover! Just gave the floor a quick wipe over afterwards with a damp cloth to make sure any remaining nail polish remover isn't left hanging about.

Night-time routine

dreamteamgirl — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:28:19 GMT

OK, so I know a few people think I am a bit errr retentive about trying to be organised, but since doing FlyLady my night time routine has saved me more than a few times

Before bed each night:

Lay out next day clothes (do DS when I put him to bed, so if he doesnt have clean uniform I have the rest of the evening to wash and dry it)
Lay out breakfast stuff- bowls, cereal, DS' glass, my cup with teabag and sweetner in it under the Tefal Quickcup
Locate mobiles and make sure they are charged or put on charge
Find the keys and hang them up. Lock the doors.
Check DS' book bag for anyhting I may have missed
Check the calender to see what is happening next day and check the blackberry to see where I am working next day
FINALLY, shower & bed.

It sounds a lot but it really only takes 5-10 mins and it makes the morning so easy and calm (well relatively speaking- we still have rows, oversleep, lose shoes and find out that he just remembered that he needs a cereal box and a ribbon for today, but on the whole life is betetr)

Do others have nighttime routines? What do they involve? if you dont would you consider trying one?

Repairing cracks in wooden garden furniture

dreamteamgirl — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:56:24 GMT

Hey all

I have just had my garden re landscaped and it looks GREAT

Sadly my furniture is less impressive and has some minor cracks (its teak)

ANYWAY, I had a tip to repair it using PVA glue, which I always have cos its perfect for arts & crafts for th eboy

Just put some on your finger and smear it over the crack, pushing it in- not too much just a lightish covering. then let it almost dry and rub it back with sandpaper. Wait 72 hours and you can hardly see the crack at all!!!

Honestly its incredible!!!!

Dinner tip

yellowdaisy — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:06:23 GMT

Hi all, I had a lightbulb moment last night when I cooked a huge pot of chicken casserole for the family. I had so much left over but didn't want to use it again so soon (I know I could of frozen it but personally I don't like re heated big chicken chunks, just doesn't taste the same) and I had an idea to blend it with a hand blender to make a soup. We had the soup today for lunch and I have frozen the rest in 2 separate portions. The blended casserole made for a delicious soup!

These extra lunches will come in very handy with my son at home on summer holidays from nursery! Great for an instant lunch when we are run off our feet...

*Yellowdaisy*
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Cat pong - any ideas?

ducklet — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:33:22 GMT

One of my pesky cats has soiled under our bed & even though DH cleaned it up, it still honks! I'm now far too embarrassed to have anyone to stay or even come over :(

Does this mean I've got to get rid of the carpet, or is there a cure that works?

Any ideas - especially non-chemical ones - would be greatly appreciated :)

Free Glitter Text Maker

Hi Im new - please help :O(

toomanychores — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:04:39 GMT

Hello everyone, I saw this message board and knew I had to join! I live with my 3 children and partner in a very small house, which is always untidy. There is just mess everywhere and I am struggling to find the motivation to clean it, I just dont know where to start. I suppose what I need is a kick up the backside.

Please help me Louise