The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

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Cheapest source of thermal mugs is TK Maximus, they usually have a good selection in there at reasonable prices, My own choice however would be a food flask, preferably a double skin stainless steel one which would be unbreakable and better insulated than a thermal mug. Again T K Maximus is the cheapest source of those and usually has a choice of brands available. We've got both mugs and food flasks and the food flasks definately keep soup etc. much warmer for much longer, Lyn xxx.

jem132

Afternoon all thankyou for giving Bella a stroke SQ she's feeling better today bless her but still just layer down sleeping mostly .

FUDDLE. Do you have your carrott cookie recipe please .

I am going to be having a baking day Tomoz no bought in biscuits .
I am going to make my meal plan too sorted all our stocks out

I REALLY DO NOT NEED ANY FOOD for a very long time lol

fuddle

Marguerite Patten jubilee dishes - carrot cookies

1 Tbsp marg
2 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp grated carrot
6 tbsp sr flour
Few drops vanilla flavour

Cream fat and sugar
Beat in flavour and carrot
Fold in flour
Put in greased tins
Brisk oven for 20 mins

HTH x

PRINCESSX87

Evening all.

I understand I’m being a pain in the rump here, But this whole new start has got me completing all the jobs I’ve been putting off.

I’ve got a question, However, Its slightly embarrassing but here goes.

We rent our property from a private LL. Through a estate agent. Since moving here we have noticed that all the carpets (Even have a carpeted bathroom) smells musty. So does the entire house.

I have the windows open everyday without fail, However, Everything I have tried, Including buying a carpet cleaner isn’t shifting this smell. I’m cleaning the entire carpets at least twice a month with nothing working.
Also, No amount of cleaner / air freshener / scented candles are working. Its got to the point we’re we dread opening the door incase other people thinks we’re untidy and smelly people.

I have asked on other Frugal sites and have been told that I need to remove the carpets, But that isn’t an option open to us?

Mon, Hope you start getting back on your feet soon my lovely, Take it slow x

Knit_Witch

PX have you tried sprinkling bicarb on the carpets before bed and vacuuming it up in the morning?

fuddle

Bicarb worked for the cats pee smell on ours princess. We also use neutrodol shake and vac type stuff and leave it over night. We also sprinkled bio washing powder on but that didn't work as good as the bicarb and I wouldn't use it overnight incase of colour problems.

Good luck - replacing carpets isn't an option open to us either so I know how awful it is to deal with

FairyPrincessk

Princess, the carpet in our lounge is similarly musty to what you describe. We use a three pronged approach.

1. Sprinkle with bicarb and let set as long as possible.
2. Put a few drops of essential oil on the vac bag--not sure how this would work if you have a bagless.
3. Burn candles.

This will usually shift the smell for a few days but we always make sure to do it right before anyone comes 'round. It must be awful if it is in more than just one room.:(

shegar

PRIN87........The only option you really have to rid those terrible smells is take them up, which I understand isnt possible for you..........

I do understand not wanting to put new flooring into someone elses home and if you should move its "lost money".......

Ive had this predicament a few times in rental , beings im abit house proud , id put new carpets and paint in rentals only to find the LL liked what id done , then put the bloody rent up.....!!:eek:..........
Just make sure you do what you have been doing and thats air the rooms 24/7..............I dont think you can ever get the smell of dogs and cats out of carpets at all, by the way , whats under the carpets,?, floorboards would be nice ...:D........Sheila

kezlou

I could never get rid of the musty smell princess. But what used to help lessen it was shake and vac. Leave for a few minutes then hoover up.

I also would burn candles and incense sticks.

We're at the mil at the, oh the joy.

already told fil off for being nasty.

Monna hope your feeling better soon xx

VJsmum

I think this came from Softstuff


Mincemeatand Raisin Muffins

Makes 11-12 standard size

Mincemeat muffins.



10oz (280g) plain flour

2 teaspoons (10ml) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) bicarbonate ofsoda

1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt

3oz (85g) golden caster sugar
1 egg

8fl oz (240ml) milk

12oz (350g) ready-made mincemeat

3fl oz (90ml) vegetable oil or 3oz(85g) butter, melted

3oz (85g) raisins or sultanas

Icing sugar for dusting the tops,optional


Prepare muffin tins (either grease or line with paper cases). Preheat oven to190-200C or Gas Mark 5-6.
In a large bowl, sift together: flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, saltand sugar.
In a separate bowl, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk, mincemeat andoil/melted butter.
Pour all of liquid ingredients into dry mixture. Stir until just combined,adding the raisins or sultanas in the final few strokes. The batter will belumpy but no dry flour will be visible. Do not overstir.
Fill muffin cups three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops arelightly browned and spring back when pressed gently. Allow muffins to cool forseveral minutes to make removal easier. Sieve icing sugar over the top.



They are lish!