Need to leave my flat in a decent state!

AuraliaJane

Try some Bottle sterilising fluid instead of bleach as its kinder but will still clean mould away and doesn't leave that horrid "bleachy" smell. Get the supermarket or chemist own brand rather than the named one as its the same stuff but cheaper. Its the liquid used for cleaning baby bottles. Also try some of the magic sponge erasers - I got mine from Amazon. I was sceptical when given one free but they work brilliantly and may clean your hob like a dream. As a landlord (lady?) I would much rather hear that there is a problem with damp asap so that I can fix it than find out when the tenant leaves. I like to keep my properties sound and clean. If you're moving on to somewhere else, write down or even show the agent when you move in if the place is not spotless or is damaged. I like to ensure when folk move in that the place is immaculate as is possible with neutral but attractive d!cor - think cream, white, pale beige, soft pale blues, greens, golds, etc. Just because you're renting doesn't mean your place shouldn't be beautiful and comfortable, its your home after all. Perhaps I am different having lived in rented for many years and had to put up with rubbish d!cor?

AuraliaJane

PS try good old fashioned neat washing up liquid on the cod liver oil!

chog24

I can't help you with the cod liver oil, though I'd LOVE to hear the story behind how it got on the ceiling!

However, I noticed several mentions of rust. If it's only surface rust, that can usually be removed with some 'wet and dry' sandpaper or glass paper. If it's a small area, you should try a fine grade first of all (say, 1000 or 1500 even) and it should just get rid of it. You can then paint over the areas of the radiator, window frames etc with Hammerite (they do a smooth finished version, which should be best). The hob might be cast iron which should be easy to get rid of the rust from - wet-and-dry to get rid of the rust and then wipe it over with a thin smear of oil (olive oil, sunflower oil or whatever). You might find a lint-free cloth is the best thing to apply it (take it from me that kitchen paper will just shred and leave white bits all over the place). If they're not cast iron, but look like they're painted then you can get a rust-proof paint for barbecues, which would probably be the safest option.