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Alternative use for Talcum?

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  • If you have squeeky laminate flooring, a sprinkle of talc along the joins can help, just make sure you wash it off the flooring completely after!
  • saucy77
    saucy77 Posts: 125 Forumite
    Going back some years, but I used to use it as carpet freshner when I ran out. Worked just as well, just don't let it be walked into the carpet before hoovering!

    *Use sparingly, of course*
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  • I use talc to thicken foundation cream to use as a concealer.....I have a patch of pigmentation on my face and it covers it....great....just the right colour,too!!!!!!
    Talc is perfumed 'french chalk' [ which used in all sorts of industries.] My family deal in it!!

    French chalk is used in
    1/ make-up....lipstick,face powder,etc.,
    2/ dusting moulds ....tyres, sweets, plastics etc.
    3/ Fillers for artists paint, DIY paint, etc.

    Perhaps this will inspire those TESCO customers:j
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