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  • Edinburghlass_2
    Edinburghlass_2 Posts: 32,680 Forumite
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    Try just using a vinegar and water solution first on the taps and see if that works?

    I periodically use bleach in the sink and instead of using the plug I stuff kitchen paper in the plug hole and the bleach soaks into and then cleans the draining bit.
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  • This may have already been mentioned, but there is a cheap product from pound shops called Elbow Grease and is for removing, well strangely enough grease. It is the best cleaner I have ever used and you don't need a lot of it so it is cheap.
    Loving the dtd thread. x
  • catz747
    catz747 Posts: 20,381 Forumite
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    Hello, I've just been reading (most of) this thread. I was looking for how to make my laundry smell nice, especially after I tumble dry it.

    At the moment I use ecover and fabric conditioner but I see that white vinegar would be good for lots of things as well as instead of fabric conditioner. Then I'm thinking I would need something to make the laundry smell nice?

    Also I don't get soda crystals or stardrops (having never used them), how do I clean bathroom tiles and worktops, and the grease near the cooker with these?

    Also I'm interested in the putting vinegar solution on my car windscreen to stop the frost, could I mix it with the windscreen wash in the tank? I normally use that red bottled firewater stuff but it's not that good. :)
  • This may have already been mentioned, but there is a cheap product from pound shops called Elbow Grease and is for removing, well strangely enough grease. It is the best cleaner I have ever used and you don't need a lot of it so it is cheap.


    Do you buy this?

    I get it free!!!
  • Thought I'd bump this ready for Christmas Day washing up!!!
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  • catz747
    catz747 Posts: 20,381 Forumite
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    Hello, I'm checking my subscribed threads and giving this one a cheeky bump since no-one has posted for ages on it & I had some questions at post 305 if anyone can help. My update is that I do have stardrops now :)
  • achtunglady
    achtunglady Posts: 1,459 Forumite
    Catz how about a flannel soaked with a few drops essential oil in with your tumble drying?
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  • catz747
    catz747 Posts: 20,381 Forumite
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    Catz how about a flannel soaked with a few drops essential oil in with your tumble drying?

    It's a good idea that one, I've heard a few people mention it. I was using those tumble dry sheets but if they get stuck to just one piece of clothing and concentrate on it, that bit makes me itch. I need some nice smelling essential oils.

    The vinegar fabric condition is still working well & makes normal washing powder smell stronger :D
  • chalky_75
    chalky_75 Posts: 2,491 Forumite
    Thank you for that. I have also found about half a tbsp of Stardrops in the dishwasher dispenser brings my dishes up brilliantly.
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