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star drops, soda crystals and soap nuts

are these the only three cleaning products you use.and what for
Would love to get back to the old fashioned ways of cleaning (its got to be cheaper).

what should I use for, paintwork and surfaces Im a great bleach user it goes on everything

what about bathrooms i have an enamel bath and a laminate floor

Thanks Tracey

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  • Essex-girl_2
    Essex-girl_2 Posts: 3,503 Forumite
    Hiya Tracey

    I have sent you a PM.

    Basically I use stardrops for everything around the house. Floors bathrooms kitchen skirting boards and anything else you can think off.

    I use vinegar for my glass and mirrors, shower door and as a descaler and deoderiser (sp). I use soda crystals for cleaning washing machine, soaking things such as oven shelves and putting down drains regularly to keep them clear.

    I havent tried soapnuts before and sofar havnt made my own 'washinggloop'. If you look under the indexed collection for cleaning there are millions or suggestions and ideas there.

    Good Luck
  • Wally_2
    Wally_2 Posts: 473 Forumite
    I've never heard of soap nuts before, soapy nuts yes, soap nuts no. y1.gif
    I think outside the box - I can also think round corners. :p
  • poorbabe
    poorbabe Posts: 901 Forumite
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    Hey Essex-girl. What are soap nuts?

    Oops. I stopped being a lazy cow and googled. Got the info so will be trying them soon.
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