Quick questions on ANYTHING (see first post for Freezing, Reheating, Slow Cooker, +)

JayJay14

I use a piece of masking tape - it was a suggestion on one of the threads I read. Easy to tear and write on with pencil or pen and I got a couple of packs of 3 rolls for 25p each at Mr Ts. I'll never buy a sticky lable again:D

angelfairy

EagerLearner wrote: »

Hi all,

Quick question re: carpet freshner...

I buy shake & vac for around £0.80p and I know I could make my own from baking soda & aromatherapy oil, but since baking soda is around £0.50p for a tiny pot, seems like shake & vac is the cheapest option re quantity?

Any other brands you'd suggest - I have access to Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys and Lidl?

Not sure if it is any help, but I recall watching an episode of How Clean is Your House and Kym had a homemade carpet fresher. She had the baking soda, but instead of the aromotherapy oil she used dried lavender.

Of course, only beneficial to you if you have access to the lavendar.

Ken68

weegie wrote: »

Wonder if anyone can help .....

I'm looking into getting 2-3 chickens - small coop and run - in our back garden. It's fenced in etc so ideal space. The only problem my title deeds say that we are prohibited from keeping poultry, ducks, pigeons, rabbits, bees or other livestock.


Does anyone know what the worst is that could happen if I ignore this and go ahead? don't think I would have any objections from my neighbours.

Would appreciate any quick advice.....

Thanks guys

Hi Weegie...You would have to enclose the coop and run,
in the event of wild bird flu...in view of deeds and possible neighbour trouble, not a good project.

morwenna

EagerLearner wrote: »

Perfect - will take a look - what would I then do - separate say 1kg into a bag and put a few drops of essential oil inside then mix it up?

I would suggest sweet orange and lavender oils as "safe for all" and a calming combination - sage is good for removing smells, but can have side effects for certain people. Probably you would need fifteen drops of each oil to around 150 grams of Bicarb. HTH

elantan

thanks all for your help friend just texted me the nail varnish remover worked a treat

hazzie123

My slow cooker stinks everytime I use it,it`s been washed out after use everytime but it still stinks when in use.It smells that bad that I have to open the kitchen window.

Any ideas what it could be? It smells the same no matter what I put in it.

Skint_Catt

Is it new Hazzie? Mine smelt of new hot plastic the first few times I used it!

sleepybookworm7

Mellika wrote: »

BIG QUESTION

-Where do I buy freezer labels?
-How much are they?
-Know any homemade way of doing this?



Thanks in advance


Get my freezer labels in Lakeland. Think I'll go with the masking tape next time though!

BigMummaF

I use masking tape for labelling & would suggest you write on the tape before sticking it on the bag/box. Also use a thickish felt pen in a darker colour or the writing 'disappears' once off the roll IYSWIM.

Ken68

Gotta tell you about this...just been given a Prestige slow cooker...called Crock-ette......55Watt.....will do enough for two in four hours......just over 2pence ...like under £9 for the year. Where's the smileys's. :-))))))))