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cleaning mouldy curtains
My bedroom curtains have got spots of black mold all over the lining from the window frames(due to condesation) the windows are clean but after washing the curtains they still have the black spots all over the lining. how do i remove it? will bleach help and if so how do i do it?
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Help!! Dried Cat Poo problem
All this week the dining room has been loaded with boxes and mattresses waiting for DH's day off to put the new beds together. During this time the cat has crept into a corner that I couldn't see and had an attack of the squits on my new cream carpet, I thought I could smell something funny but couldn't see it :( Only…
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Help please my house smells of sick
Great hey 2 nights ago my little girl ate something that disagreed with there resulting in sick all over my rugs and sofas Weve washed cushions and throws and as best s possible the rug but we just cannot shift the sick smell. Weve aired the rooms and even tried frabrezze but as soon as we came down the stairs this morninf…
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coke for the toilet???
Hi, I'm allergic to most chemicals and normally my sister comes in once a week and does bathroom etc. But she has discovered boys so hasn't been coming round so often. I heard that coke is good for cleaning the toilet??? Is this right. Can it be used instead of bleach? Also any ideas for chemical free ways to clean the…
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My little boys operation - OS help with food!!
My 3 yr old son is going into hospital for 4 days tomorrow for an operation on the palette of his mouth. This means he has to eat sloppy food with no rough edges or chewy bits for 4 weeks !!! Aaarghhh! Now normally he LOVES his food, and I cook all meals from scratch for him - but I'm having difficulty with this one, so…
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dying white'ish t shirts, help needed please
I have 3 t shirts that used be white only now they are rather a yukky white. Anyway i have tried bleaching, boiling etc. to no avail. So i thought i would ask your opinions on dying them each a different colour to hopefully give them a new lease of life. So how would i do this? I take it to do it in the washing machine…
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Chicken wings to cook and oven has packed up
My oven is not working and I am waiting for an engineer to come and fix it. Anyway in the mean time I have some chicken wings to cook in the fridge. I have a microwave, hob and grill (grill & hob part ot the cooker still works). How would I cook the chicken wings on one or two of the above devices that I have already…
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Easy Novelty Birthday Cakes
My son had a birthday party last weekend and I got loads of compliments on his cake. I made a 3ft light sabre! I thought a thread about easy birthday cakes would be useful to save in the index, so please add your ideas to it. Light Sabre I cheated and bought 3 jumbo swiss rolls cakes. I put them end to end on a plank of…
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I've renovated old shoes...
I've had these Clark's Springers for three years now, and wear them in the winter on most days. They are comfy, wide, have a slight arch which is ideal for my feet and the sole is almost indestructible. That's saying something because I usually wear out ordinary soles in two months. Anyway, all this wear has told much on…
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Help cutting hair with clippers
Hi guys, I have 3 boys who have their hair cut every 6 weeks. It costs me £22.50 in the barbers, so in a moneysaving frenzy I bought a pair of clippers! I have just managed to give them all a going over with them and I think its not too bad for a first effort. My only concern is that my eldest is 10 and I cant afford to…
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Sponge Cake Recipe
Hi After many years of buying from the supermarkets, I have decided to attempt to make a cake.:eek: Thought Id start with a sponge cake. Does anyone know how to make a sponge cake. I want to make a orange or banana sponge cake. Thanks [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Can old yeast still be used for bread?
Title pretty much says it all really! :) I have some dried yeast which is open but I haven't had in the fridge, it is nearing its Best before date. Do you know if it would still work if I make some bread? Many thanks!
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Old Stylers - we are ahead of our time !
First it was the toothpaste with baking powder, now I see advert for loo cleaner with vinegar. The commerical world is obviously watching us here at OS & pinching our best tips. What will it be next ?
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moss on driveway..how do i kill it???
last year i tried comercial moss killer on driveway but it didnt really do the job now its back in force and along with green algae its making my brick driveway look a mess. any tips on how to get rid of it? i was thinking bleach but im not sure? ta
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Help with slow cooker meal please
I have a beef pot roast in the slow cooker. I have browned the meat and put in carrots (par boiled), onions, bay leaves, black pepper and some stock. What I want to know is can I put potatoes in as well? Will they cook ok? The instructions on my slow cooker say root vegetables may take longer to cook and I'm not sure if…
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One to watch
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-smallstepsbigchange.htm SMALL STEPS, BIG CHANGE is a new, green learning project here to help us all to drop old habits and adopt new responsible ones. Funding from Defra means we can work with National Trust staff, visitors, volunteers and members to take the small steps that all add…
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What cakes loved by 5/6 yr olds?
I am visiting my cousin and her family tomorrow. They have a 5 (nearly 6) year old son and a one yr old. I thought I could bake some cakes today to take along as I cant really afford a visit to Krispy Kreme, no matter how chic their boxes look! ;) So, in your experience, what is the cake of choice for 5 yr olds? All…
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Cleaning my toilet pan
the bottom of our toilet pan is always dirty - I think it's limescale as it wont clean up with the brush :( Any products I can throw down there to shift it all? Thanks.
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Vegetable hair dye
I've been told these exist - does anyone know anything about them? I can't stand the lush ones that you metl with the henna in, the smell makes me gag! But I have been told there is a commercial veggie hair dye? Keeping it OS, does anyone have a homemade version?
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os style teether?
I have a 4 month old baby who has just started teething. Have you any suggestions as to anything I can use, preferably OS style. TIA
