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Wright's Coal Tar Soap
mink35
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Years ago my dad used to buy Wrights coal tar soap and I hated using it when we went to stay (divorced parents!). He swore by it tho so I persuaded him to buy the Spring Fresh fragrance. Does anyone know if you can still get this? I've seen the ordinary coal tar soap but not the spring fresh one. ;D
Mink
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Thanks for that 160. Will take a closer look at order size, delivery costs etc.
Ta a lot.
MinkMink0 -
no prob, my grandad uses it and this is where my bro orders it from.
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Asda in Luton had some last week - I had to pick it up to have a quick sniff!!
Don't think I'll give up on Lifebouy carbolic, just yet!!
VB
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our local chemist (independant, (newmark) chemist) will order it in for you apparently.
maybe worth a try.0 -
Asda in Luton had some last week - I had to pick it up to have a quick sniff!!
Don't think I'll give up on Lifebouy carbolic, just yet!!
VB
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It's not that bad! ;D My dad used to use it originally 'cos he was a miner. Then when he gave that up as a bad job he just carried on using it as it's really good at mucky hands! I want it to stop my hubby and son using cr@ppy swarfega and leaving trails of it in my bathroom! Can't be doing with the original smell tho that's why I wanted Spring Fresh! Will try Asda now.
Mink0 -
the homemade swarfega is brilliant, especially on car/bike oil. i had to fix chain on the kids bike at weekend, and it came straight off with it.0
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Thanks Galtizz - but it will stink of turps which is one of the reasons I want the nice soap! Mink0
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i put a bit of lavender oil in mine, makes it smell better.0
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