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  • Gettingtherequickly
    Gettingtherequickly Posts: 4,692 Forumite
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    I have a metal pill box, which looks silver but I am not sure, which needs cleaning and I don't know what to use. There is a pattern on it, so use of an old tootbrush will be required so that I can access every part.

    However, it is lined in velvet, so I can't use the usual methods, anyone able to suggest anything?
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  • CCP
    CCP Posts: 5,062 Forumite
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    edited 13 November 2010 at 6:54PM
    I've got a couple of pairs of earrings which I inherited from my late grandmother (not particularly valuable ones - they're just pretty), and I'm wondering what's the best thing to do with them. I'm guessing that I should sterilise them before wearing them for the first time, but I'm not sure what with.

    To complicate matters, one pair has beads that look like laquered wood, so I don't want to soak them in anything that might damage the beads.

    Does anyone have any ideas what would be the best thing to use, please?
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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    Just rub the wires surgical spirit.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • BitterAndTwisted
    BitterAndTwisted Posts: 22,492 Forumite
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    Yep, wipe the posts or wires with some surgical spirit or if you don't have that use TCP or Dettol.
  • CCP
    CCP Posts: 5,062 Forumite
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    That's brilliant - thanks very much. I knew OS people would know what to do. :A
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  • babyshoes
    babyshoes Posts: 1,771 Forumite
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    I would look for a generic metal polish in the shops, and find a very soft rag and toothpicks you can use to get the cloth into the small bits of pattern.
    Trust me - I'm NOT a doctor!
  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,334 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    I've merged this with cleaning quick questions :)

    I would try some bicarb inside to rid any odours. Us the lining dirty?

    Cleaning silver jewellery may also have some suggestions
    thanks

    Zip :)
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  • EagerLearner
    EagerLearner Posts: 4,976 Forumite
    Hi everyone,
    Happy 2011 to all!

    Quick question re my chairs - I have just reupholstered them in a sage green with a white floral print and they look lovely.
    Is there anything I can apply to them now, so that they will be protected from stains?

    Many thanks
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    Original mortgage free date 2037/ Now Nov 2034 and counting :T
    YNAB lover :D
  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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    I don't know why but the name Scotch Brite comes to mind. I would google upholstery protector or something like that. :)
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  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    Scotchgard spray http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotchgard-Protector-Fabrics-Upholstery-Furnishings/dp/B0019TZ39O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293987875&sr=8-1
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
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