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voddy
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Posted - 06/02/2006 :  13:11:34  Show Profile  Visit voddy's Homepage  Click to see voddy's MSN Messenger address Send voddy a Private Message  Reply with Quote
All tips to help around the house

voddy
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Posted - 06/02/2006 :  13:18:53  Show Profile  Visit voddy's Homepage  Click to see voddy's MSN Messenger address Send voddy a Private Message  Reply with Quote
to stop curtains getting in the way when hoovering slip them over a coat hanger and hook to the curtain rail

if you have a vacuum cleaner cord that retracts but its sticking ...wipe it over with furniture polish and watch it retract like a new vacuum

store sleeping bags or spare quilts in scented bin liners after washing so they always stay fresh smelling

collect conkers if you want to keep spiders out of your house ..place a couple on each window ledge ...spiders hate them


after polishing brass mist lightly with hairspray the shine will last longer

clean microwaves easier by heating a bowl of water inside for five mins then wipe


if you want a cheap alternative behind your taps in the bathroom you can pick up a cheap pack of glass coasters (usually in the £1 shops)and stick these behind your taps as an alternative to expensive tiles


before you paint a room stir in a few drops of vanilla essence into the paint it will help stop nasty fumes lingering in the room after youve finished decorating

if you run out of polyfilla when filling a small hole use toothpaste and leave to harden before sanding


cut flowers will last longer if you dissolve a spoonful of sugar and anaspirin into the water ..sugar acts as plant food and the asprin allows the flowers to absorb more water

when attaching a new ceiling rose ...hold it in place with an adjustable clothesline prop until the adhesive sets hard


to keep your cat litter tray smelling fresh ...line the bottom with scented pedal bin liners

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voddy
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Posted - 06/02/2006 :  14:23:14  Show Profile  Visit voddy's Homepage  Click to see voddy's MSN Messenger address Send voddy a Private Message  Reply with Quote
spruce up yellowing venetian blinds by using white canvas shoe cleaner

if you fancy having a room red or something else that you feel will be too dark especially in a small room ...paint small shapes in alternate patterns and paint them ..you get the colour but keep the light

if you have a stain on your carpet try spraying just a small amount of kitchen de-greaser on the area and leave it for five minutes then wipe with a damp cloth and watch the stain totally disappear like magic

If you should happen to get chewing gum stuck to your carpet, I am reliably informed, that spraying it with WD-40 or equivalent will help to loosen it. N.B. I haven't verified this
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voddy
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Posted - 06/02/2006 :  14:46:26  Show Profile  Visit voddy's Homepage  Click to see voddy's MSN Messenger address Send voddy a Private Message  Reply with Quote
after putting curtains up place a couple of spare hooks through each end ..if any come out or daisappear replacements are to hand

keep carpet samples in your car boot so when you throw muddy shoes in there or a muddy pram you dont get a dirty boot

to remove greasy fingermarks from brass doorknobs and fireguards rub the area with chalk and polish off with a dry cloth

insert a fabric softener sheet in with clean spare bedding ..it will keep it smelling lovely and fresh


if you get fluff or cobwebs under heavy furniture use a hairdryer to blow it all out

to clean mirrors soak a tea bag in a bowl of warm water then dip a cloth in the water wipe the glass then dry it off and buff it up

if you have trouble with damp leave a cup of salt on your windowsill ..it will help get rid of condensation

to stop a door squealing spray furniture polish onto its hinges

put a thimble over the end of a curtain pole before you thread it through a curtain it makes it much easier and stops the pole snagging on the fabric
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voddy
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Posted - 06/02/2006 :  14:53:52  Show Profile  Visit voddy's Homepage  Click to see voddy's MSN Messenger address Send voddy a Private Message  Reply with Quote
if you dont have much space to dry clothes ..try putting a tall towel rail over your radiator and putting the clothes on there it aires them out in no time

sewing
if your thimble is too big ..put a plaster on your fingertip and it should fit

letters
if a self seal envelope wont stick and youve no glue ,put a dab of nail varnish on the flap andpress down


stain
dabbing a fruit stain on a white top with freshly squeezed lemon juice will bleach the colour from the stain naturally

smells
scrunch up a bit of kitchen roll,dip it in fabric softener and place inside the groove of aradiator,there will be a lovely cosy smell throughout your home this winter

bathroom
if you are short of storage space in you bathroom hang a plastic shoe rack or a door hanger in your shower area ..things are to hand and out of the way


limescale
to get rid of limescale or mould on taps ...rub half a lemon over them and leave for 5 minutes ...wash off with warm water and your taps will be nice and shiny

smells
if you have a perfume you dont wear dab a very small amount on light bulbs ...when the light is switched on the room will smell glorious ..or dab onto the inside of a toilet roll to make the bathroom smell nice

stains
to remove biro or ink from clothes ...spray hairspray onto a cotton bud and rub the stain
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voddy
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Posted - 09/02/2006 :  19:30:19  Show Profile  Visit voddy's Homepage  Click to see voddy's MSN Messenger address Send voddy a Private Message  Reply with Quote
if your walls are bare but you cant afford to decorate ...pick up some cheap fabric maybe sarongs or scarves from charity shops and arrange on walls as decoration

to stop your cat leaving muddy prints all over the floor leave a piece of kitchen under the flap where it comes in

before going on holiday put bleach down the toilet and stand your toilet brush in it ..when you return both will have stayed clean

if you are drying clothes on radiators place clothes in the same room they will be staying in after ...easy and quick to put away

add a couple of ice cubes to fresh flowers ....the flowers and foliage should survive a little longer

if you miss having summer flowers round the house in the winter months get a hanging basket and some artificial flowers arrange the flowers into the basket and you will have a permanent arrangement that looks fresh all year

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