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26
Sep
Ravenheart

how to clean gas cooker burners

by RavenheartComment Published at 23:5123:512 comments2 comments14 Visits14 VisitsReport

any hints or tricks, I have a new over and the gas burners ( metal looking things) on the top are stained, i tried to clean then but it wont budge.. it was only bolognaise sause lol..

please help...

27
Aug
ajv00

white shirts now red!

by ajv00Comment Published at 00:1700:174 comments4 comments26 Visits26 VisitsReport

On Saturday my partner washed on of my red tops with some white t-shirts,  the dye ran.  We now have 3 pink t-shirts.  LOL

I have been soaking them in bleach, but it is not working.  Anyone got any tips on how I can make them white again?

07
Aug
anniebabe

cheapest and best ways for cleaning

by anniebabeComment Published at 15:1115:111 comments1 comments14 Visits14 VisitsReport

cheapest and best ways for cleaning that are helthier for your children and are not harsh chemicals are vinegar and methylated spirits

vinegar can be diluted in a spray bottle with water or used direct. i put it in my steamer to steam and clean my floor it cleans the tiles and a tiler actually recommended it to me. i also have been told by other older cirxle of friends that use it  for the toilet.

methylated spirits i use for mirrors and glass and wipe with a newspaper afetr to get a perfect  clean affect.

i also clean down my kitchen sink with it it cleans the stainless steel and disinfects at the same time. put a little on an old rag. best results are old white t shirts or singlets.

cheers annie

01
Jul
sleeplessinil

Removing paint specks from carpet

by sleeplessinilComment Published at 09:4109:411 comments1 comments17 Visits17 VisitsReport

Does anyone have some advice for doind this??? We painted and have a few little specks on our stairs..HELP!!

24
Jun
sleeplessinil

Advanage Wonder Cleaner

by sleeplessinilComment Published at 07:2507:250 comments0 comments57 Visits57 VisitsReport

OK, so don't lauch, but I bought this cleaner from a door to door salesman, and haven't been disapointed. You diltute it and but it in a spray bottle and it truly cleans just about everything, and it's safe around pets and kids!! It was a little pricey at $35, but I just weighed in what I would normally spend throughtout the year on cleaners, and this one is all purpose!! If you google it, the website will come up..We purchased it in Apple and it was worth it..Just wanted to share!!

05
Apr
ajv00

toilet

by ajv00Comment Published at 16:2516:252 comments2 comments26 Visits26 VisitsReport

Anyone know of a good natural product or house old Item to use for cleaning the toilet??  Is viniger good?

Thanks

24
Mar
ph419always

Okay Perth-ites - we now have a date and time...

by ph419alwaysComment Published at 06:5706:570 comments0 comments4 Visits4 VisitsReport

Hey Guys!

Okay, Libby24 and I have finally set a date and time for this presentation thing. It will be at my house (I'm in Kelmscott), on Thurs 27th March (this Thurs) at 10am. If there is anyone else who is interested in seeing a presentation on the tea-tree products I use, just let me know, as I will need to know numbers beforehand. You will not be required to buy anything - it's information only. I already have a few people coming, and just want to see if anyone else is interested

13
Mar
fairymama25

Removing stickers from wooden floors?

by fairymama25Comment Published at 13:5813:584 comments4 comments56 Visits56 VisitsReport

Ruby just stuck a whole bunch of stickers over our wooden floors, and I cant seem to get them off, not without leaving little sticky white bits. Anyone got any tips? Thanks, Em x

12
Mar
ph419always

Calling all Perth-ites

by ph419alwaysComment Published at 05:3805:380 comments0 comments8 Visits8 VisitsReport

Hi Guys!

I got a few responses asking about the tea-tree products I use around my home (see my blog for more info) and so Libby24 and I are going to host a presentation on the products. We have yet to decide on a date and time, but was wondering how many people here in Perth would be interested in coming to have a look. You can either reply to this blog or Mintimail one of us privately, and let us know if there are any days that you are unavailable.

Cheers,

Pia

(this will be our first so please bear with us - we will be VERY nervous)

24
Nov
2007
rockdeeva

shower scum

by rockdeevaComment Published at 21:0021:003 comments3 comments56 Visits56 VisitsReport
mix white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.Use it to clean shower screens and basins etc. It works wonders especially if therre is alot calcium in your water supply
23
Nov
2007
janicepovey

Cork Floors

by janicepoveyComment Published at 19:2819:280 comments0 comments24 Visits24 VisitsReport

To keep cork floors in great condiditon and shining....once a month before you mop, put some methylated spirits into the  water. Works wonders, shiny cork floors again.

Cheers Janice

05
Nov
2007
marilynharrison

hello

by marilynharrisonComment Published at 14:5514:550 comments0 comments43 Visits43 VisitsReport
hi all.
i just wanted to add this group as i think i deleted it by mistake...

take care,,,marilyn h.
27
Oct
2007
bittenbythelovebug

Baking dish drama

by bittenbythelovebugComment Published at 03:2803:280 comments0 comments41 Visits41 VisitsReport

Hiya, I just bought a kitchen aid baking dish and because i have little cupboard space I put it in the oven. Thinking to myself that i'm the only one who uses the oven, so it won't get wrecked because the plastic is still on.

Until today when hubby decided to help with lunch while I was ironing. So he turns the oven on to heat up some pies without me knowing, so I would finish the job ( so he didn't have to do it, because i will be away this week).

I finish the ironing then walk into the kitchen and smell the melting plastic. I flipped, my $50 baking dish now has hard melted plastic all over it. We tried our best to pull the plastic off while still warm, however, there is still clear hardened plastic around the edges and over the handles.

Does anyone know the best way to get it off without scratching off the enamel? Any help, or ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Tracey xx

 

06
Sep
2007
Leigh86

cant keep up

by Leigh86Comment Published at 14:5914:590 comments0 comments21 Visits21 VisitsReport
my lil girl loves her toys but cant jus play wiv 1 she has t av em all out at once. i try tidyin up she gets em all out agen i jus cant keep up wiv her. no matter how much i tidy livin room always loks like a bomb has hit it. ive even put some ov her toys in storage
25
Aug
2007
dramamom

Cleaning a shower curtain?

by dramamomComment Published at 08:4108:416 comments6 comments214 Visits214 VisitsReport
I'm 8 months pregnant, so certain cleaning tasks are no longer easy to do.  Do you have any suggestions for an easy way to clean my shower curtain?  It's full of mildew and I'm getting disgusted. 
TIA
25
May
2007
jd2

stains arrr!!!!

by jd2Comment Published at 05:1905:193 comments3 comments113 Visits113 VisitsReport

im having troube with the washing i love nice bright whites but now mackenzies eating hes decided all his fav foods are orange spag bol etc and i cant keep up summers round the corner and i want him in nice whites and lite coulers how do you get these stains out plz get in touch asap plz

21
Apr
2007
janicepovey

A Cleaner Foreman Grill

by janicepoveyComment Published at 05:2805:282 comments2 comments51 Visits51 VisitsReport

A way to keep your foreman grill or other brand grillers alot cleaner. When placing what ever your cooking into the grill, place a piece of baking paper on the bottom  and also a piece on top before closing the griller, your meat will cook and taste the same but when you remove the meat you will have a clean griller. Found this works and i don't have to spend quite alot of time trying to keep my griller clean as the baking paper works wonders.

Janice

30
Mar
2007
mcm

Earth Hour

by mcmComment Published at 19:3819:380 comments0 comments21 Visits21 VisitsReport
Earth Hour - Saturday 31 March 2007, 7:30pm-8:30pm
30
Mar
2007
proud-mommy

Is there a solution

by proud-mommyComment Published at 18:2418:242 comments2 comments79 Visits79 VisitsReport

Okay so here it is.. I am a 17 yr old mom who has a very attention seeking baby... so when he is awake i get NO work done... He sleeps anywhere from a 1/2 hour to 2 hours a day... When he sleeps i try to get things done around the house but i need a little time to myself. Plus I go to school... I am desperate to find out how others do it.. CLEAN YOUR HOUSE??? Iam still new at this my baby is only 6 months and breastfed.. any suggestions??

28
Feb
2007
mum2four

Ambipure / loverly smelling home

by mum2fourComment Published at 17:0617:060 comments0 comments61 Visits61 VisitsReport
I like to use those ambipur plug in smelly things but I find the replacement bottles expensive .I buy  a bottle of fragrant oil from a discount store (we have warehouse and crazy clarks here so i get them from there  usually for a 50 ml bottle for about $3.00 ) and I refill the bottles just pull out the cork bit and fill ,with your favourite fragrance and you have a loverly fresh smelling home.

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