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Sugar soap which you can get from any decorating shop or hardware store,
(although i cant say i've seen it in wilkinsons) usually used for washing down walls before papering.
Anyway, I had half a box left after papering (cost about a pound for a big box) I was looking for what to do with it. Its actually really good at removing paint splashes from doors etc, we had gloss paint splodges on our wooden doors and it came off just with a rub and a cloth. Saved buying paint and the time to paint all the doors. really worked a treat.
Can also be used for cleaning sinks etc, and as its sugary in texture does a good scouring job. I put it down the loo and got rid of limescale overnight too.
Quite impressed with it!! Thought id share my findings,:o hope im in the right place.
(although i cant say i've seen it in wilkinsons) usually used for washing down walls before papering.
Anyway, I had half a box left after papering (cost about a pound for a big box) I was looking for what to do with it. Its actually really good at removing paint splashes from doors etc, we had gloss paint splodges on our wooden doors and it came off just with a rub and a cloth. Saved buying paint and the time to paint all the doors. really worked a treat.
Can also be used for cleaning sinks etc, and as its sugary in texture does a good scouring job. I put it down the loo and got rid of limescale overnight too.
Quite impressed with it!! Thought id share my findings,:o hope im in the right place.
It only takes a second to say 'Thanks, you just saved me a few quid!'
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Yes, it's great isn't it
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I've used it for cleaning and I think ticklemouse is another OS'er who's put it to good use around the home.
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Interesting to know it gets rid of limescale - I never knew that so thanks for the info!Grocery Challenge £139/240 until 31/01
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Good for cleaning raidiators and skirting boards that have marks on from been knocked against and the stubbon ground in stains in the bath.:rolleyes: I also use it to clean the outside of our wooden front door and the outside wooden window frames (yes I know i have too much time on my hands);)Rebel No 220
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*Adds sugarsoap to shopping list* Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!0
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Is sugar soap a block of stuff like a bar of soap, or a liquid? I have heard of it, but never seen it or tried it. Sounds like a useful addition to cleaning cupboard, with vinegar, bicarb and stardrops!0
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As a a smoker i find it fantastic for cleaning my ceiling fan including (glass) shades with the shades i leave them to soak in a sink for 10 mins and they come up a treat and with the fans itself i use a solution of sugar soap on a cloth to simply wipe away the smoke stains.
Also the best thing i have used so far to get my floor clean.
Goes off to put reminder for sugar soap on next shopping list.
Quidsin: it comes in a white powder form and can be picked up from a hardware shop really cheap aswell i pay about £1 for big box of it.0 -
Yeah its not related to sugar, but is called that because of its sugary grainy consistency. Wear gloves though, it got under my nails and is stinging!!It only takes a second to say 'Thanks, you just saved me a few quid!'
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QuidsInn wrote:Is sugar soap a block of stuff like a bar of soap, or a liquid? I have heard of it, but never seen it or tried it. Sounds like a useful addition to cleaning cupboard, with vinegar, bicarb and stardrops!
It normally comes as a powder in a packet, though it is available made up already in squirty bottles if you think you won't need much, or just want to try it out.
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I've been having an "Old Stlye" Spring clean, what with the sun being out I could suddenly see all the dirt and dust.:eek: My walls were looking less than wonderful and I thought I'd wipe them down with Sugar soap before repainting them ....but after wiping them down with this magic soap they looked like new and I've saved myself all that time and money on repainting:money: Don't forget to don Marigolds though;)0
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