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Cleaning quartz
I randomly lurk on this board, and so have great faith in your collective ability to help! We've recently had quartz worktops put in and very pretty it looks too. Now I want to keep it that way. I know you can't use bleach on it, but what can you use? Are those anti bacterial sprays ok? Like Dettol Surface cleanser? There…
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HEEEELLLP! bubbles coming out of bottom of washer
think I put too much powder in wash, now there is bubbly water coming out of the bottom of the washer, have I broken it???
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Using floor wipes with a mop?
I've had laminate flooring fitted and I'm using Pledge floor wipes for laminate to clean it as I have 2 dogs and the paw marks show up. I tried using them with a brush/mop but they just scrunch up. The instructions say to attach them to the mop/brush using the clips on the mop or brush. Where can I buy a mop/brush to be…
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Calgon Or Soda Crystals?
Hi, just wondered what to put in my machine. I've just bought a new washing machine after my old one packed up after 11 years. In with all the paperwork and user manual was a Calgon leaflet with a water tester, it came out as me being in a hard water area and suggested I use Calgon in every wash but it's £5 for about 1 or…
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How to make my own preserving veg bags??
How can I make this veg preserving bag myself, ideally using things around the house? I want my onions, cabbage and potatoes to last longer. Also how long would they be kept fresh in these bags?? Thanks :beer: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/p15831/Lakeland-Preserving-Bags
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Substitute for White Wine Vinegar?
I have a recipe for a chow mein that includes white wine vinegar. Is there a substitute that I can use?
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Mealplan WB 24th March
DH is home :D So after a month of meals stretching, and a week of leftovers I have to get back into cooking again! Yesterday I made HM Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls (First attempt at Sausage Rolls) they were yummy :) Saturday - SC Pea & Ham Soup Sunday - SC Chicken, Roast Potatoes, YP and Veg Monday - SC Cottage Pie Tuesday -…
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O/S Daily Saturday 22nd March
O/S Daily Saturday 22nd March This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome,…
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Repairing a cat-scratched rug?
As much as we love our cats they can be painful! A case in point - last weekend mom bought a new rug. As the room it's going in is having some building work done and won't be ready for a couple of months, she lay it out flat on our spare bed rather than leaving it curled up. This morning, she discovered that one (or both)…
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Given an ice cream maker but need recipes. What's your favourite ?
I've been given a kenwood ice cream maker and I have no recipes:( Whilst I could easily use google I was wondering what favourites people could share here. I have a food delivery due tomorrow so I'm hoping to order ingredients today so that we can try and make a selection of ice creams over the weekend. Thanks for your…
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Storing clothes in the basement
We need to start storing some clothes in the basement. Any ideas on how to protect them from damage?
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Please help me find a thread (selling books on Amazon)
Hi everyone. I've been looking into selling books on Amazon, and found the BRILLIANT thread started by Apprentice Tycoon back in 2005, full of tips and advice that went on for ages with loads of people joining in. I'm not even half way through reading it all and it's been days now! Problem is this was back in 2005 and…
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New to sewing
Hi I would like advice what to buy as I have just got a sewing machine and I need things to get started. What would you say are needed I will get pins and that but do I need pinking shears ? Thanks
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O/S Daily Friday 21st March
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
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Jelly cubes
Hi My Mum has asked me to get her some strawberry jelly, but she will only use jelly cubes and has decided that the Hartleys ones at 59p are 'too expensive'. I've had a look round but can't find them any cheaper or any other brand only the crystal ones. Before I just buy the Hartley ones and pretend I got them cheaper…
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can you tell me please what this means in simple words?
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Vinyl florring looks dull after cleaning help?
ive spent a lot on my wood effect vinyl flooring but it always looks dull and watermarked after cleaning. Hope im ok to post this what can I use to stop this and make it look good?
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Spring Clearout
Me and Mr Spouse have just started our annual Spring Clearout. So far - converted straight to cash - £20 of old CD's off to Music Magpie, about £30 of DVD's sold on ebay, £3.00 in copper coins, - things I'd forgotten I had - a year's supply of toothpaste, a lifetime supply of body lotion/hand cream, 2x £4.00 Sainsbury's…
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Gammon
How do you cook gammon? Do you just fry it in a pan? I'm thinking of trying my girls with it. Is it too salty for young children? Was going to make chips and peas with it.
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How to clean the veticle grout in tiles
The horizontal grout is straight forward but the liquid I have just runns down the grout with no effect. Is there a more solid grout cleaner on the market.
