OS Cleaning materials - what should my basics be?

Ticklemouse

Ah - the grotty white plastic toilet seat - I had one of those until recently. In the end I bought some Tesco value own brand brillo pads - after you've scrubbed the seats you can just bin them.

I'm afraid to say that no end of scrubbing with assorted cloths, bleach, stardrops etc got rid of the stains that only men seem to produce around the seat - but the brillo pad did the job - and it doesn't seem to have damaged it in any way I'd be careful if you have an expensive loo seat though!!

birdgirl_2

Too_Much_Telly wrote: »

Too Much Telly

My bathroom taps are very soap 'scummy'. Anyone tell me how to clean them?

put toothpaste on, let dry , wipe off perfect ! cheapest supermarket cola brings toilet up sparkling , god knows what it does to your stomach !

Mrs_Wossinge

How much cola do you use in the loo? I've tried this, and denture cleaning tablets, both overnight, and neither seemed to make much difference. Our loo isn't dreadful but could do with a bit of sparkle!

EmehEm2005

lemon juice
borax
vinegar
salt
mineral oil
baking soda
washing soda [1]
vegetable based soap

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_cleaning_product

Also try http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/environment/a/alternateclean.htm

ClaireLR

Could anyone tell me where to buy some decent microfibre cloths from please? I know a lot of places sell them but I read, probably somewhere on here i think (!), that the cheaper ones are really not worth buying and it's worth splashing out on these.

So where did you get yours?!?!

lil_me

Microfibre cloths, I think the cheapest I found was Tesco, 3 value ones are 89p and had no problems with them.

Also have found them in

ASDA
Lidl
Home Bargains
Wilkinsons
Sainsburys
£1 shops - the ones from here I found were very handy as they are colour coded for certain jobs

All mine have been ok and wash well, but don't use fabric conditioner when washing them!

kittykirsty

ClaireLR wrote: »

Could anyone tell me where to buy some decent microfibre cloths from please? I know a lot of places sell them but I read, probably somewhere on here i think (!), that the cheaper ones are really not worth buying and it's worth splashing out on these.

So where did you get yours?!?!

I've read on other threads that the tesco value ones aren't great, but i bought mine in poundland, 4 for £1.00 in different colours and i think they're great!

sluggy1967

Bicarbonate of Soda is great for freshening carpets - just sprinkle it on & leave for a bit (overnight is preferable) & it will freshen cheaply & without that sickly smell you get from expensive carpet fresheners! (Great if you have cats & dogs like me)

poppie,s_dream

another tip

when washing your bedding sprinkle bicarb on your matress and leave airing for a few hours this odourises sweat then vacuum off when ready to make up bed sounds mad but it works

MADCAT19

Hi all, so glad I found this thread.

How can I clean in between my bathroom tiles? They're mouldy. I've tried brushing with an old toothbrush and an Ecover all-purpose cleaner but apart from sweating, i didn't achieve much in terms of results.

Also, how to clean my oven (it's pretty manky admitedly) without chocking myself with all those powerful products out there?

I'd be interested in any advice. Thanks!