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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Penguin99 on June 29, 2020, 02:22:43 PM

Title: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: Penguin99 on June 29, 2020, 02:22:43 PM
Hi all, thought it would be good to start a thread where people can add little tips & tricks for people. I'll start it off with:
When you get biro on clothing spray with hairspray before washing, worked for me :)
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: littleminnie on June 29, 2020, 05:17:19 PM
I had brown marks in the dishwasher  :sick02:
White vinegar on the hottest wash then bicarbonate of soda on the hottest wash.  Excellent result.  Really pleased. 
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: CLKD on June 30, 2020, 08:48:55 AM
Love it!   :thankyou:
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: Penguin99 on June 30, 2020, 02:30:48 PM
If you have mould marks on your mastic around windows & baths you can mix a small amount of bleach with bicarbonate of soda into a paste, not runny ( I use an egg cup & teaspoon) and just put it on the mastic, leave for around an hour then wipe off, it's like brand new. Works on grout too. Remember to do a small test first ;)
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: CLKD on June 30, 2020, 02:31:36 PM
Now that will be useful on the older double glazed windows !
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: Penguin99 on June 30, 2020, 02:55:23 PM
I couldn't believe how good it worked.  :)
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: Jeepers on June 30, 2020, 05:27:58 PM
I make my own disinfecting wipes using j cloths and zoflora . Keep them on a sealed box, then after I've used them, I Chuck them in the washing machine. Less wasteful than single use ones



Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: Penguin99 on June 30, 2020, 05:48:29 PM
That's good, how do you do that?
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: CLKD on June 30, 2020, 06:46:45 PM
I remember 'Zolflora' from years ago, does it still smell as bad as in the 1960s  ;D

Good idea as j-cloths launder several times without breaking up.
Title: Re: Tips & tricks thread
Post by: Jeepers on June 30, 2020, 07:31:31 PM
That's good, how do you do that?

So I fold 10 j cloths to fit the box, then I mix 1 and a half capfuls of zoflora with 500 ml water. Pour the water over, put the lid on the box. Then just take a cloth out as needed!

 :)