Cleaning Tips From Plenty Aggie Answers Your Questions

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1. hi there, love your show. Would be grateful for advice on keeping dust mites at bay using everyday products found in the kitchen cupboards. Many thanks.

   Posted by christineguest on 26/11/2009 16:17:06

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2. need help removing and getting rid of my rabbits weee smell

   Posted by catherine on 25/11/2009 18:34:07

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3. please can you tell me how to getrid of small beetles and also how to get anone slip shine on my floor tiles

   Posted by angelica on 25/11/2009 15:10:02

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4. I have just removed block wood flooring that was stuck to floorboards, but now I am left with a black sticky gunge all over floorboards - Is there something I can use to clean this off before laying new carpet please?

   Posted by Ann Rogers on 24/11/2009 17:12:39

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5. Hi! The other day i saw in your program that you adviced to clear the washing mashine every 3 months. I live in a shared house and because I am expecting a baby I want to be sure that the washing mashine is perfectly clean before I start washing His/her baby clothes. If I use the washing soda crystal on the highes temperature, longest wash, would it be enough? Do you have any advice how to wash and "sterilize" my baby's staff?

   Posted by Bea on 24/11/2009 16:59:49

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6. Hi,could you help me please ,my son brought his cat to stay with us ,he started to use a corner of our hallway for his toilet, we did not notice this for sometime, by then the urine had started to change the colour of the carpet, we now have a patch half the size of a football . is there anyway to get the colour back . It is a expensive carpet, thank you very much G CLARKE

   Posted by GRAHAM CLARKE on 24/11/2009 09:20:39

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7. THANK YOU can you tell me how to get mould of my vertical blinds please.

   Posted by barbara Smith on 23/11/2009 11:37:04

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8. We have recently moved in to our new house and we have an enamel bath thathas round in stains all over it. I have tried all cleaners from the supermarket but it will not shift! is there any think else you can suggest!! many thanks

   Posted by Laura on 22/11/2009 20:33:28

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9. Hello Aggie My dishwasher has not drained the water and appears blocked I have removed and cleaned the filter and scooped out the excess water. Can I put an unblocking solution to clear the water escape ?? I am not sure what solution to use. Love your show Mayny thanks

   Posted by karen watt on 22/11/2009 16:51:55

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10. I have been redecorating a relatives house and when I lifted the carpet I found cat urine stains all over the room. They have gone through the carpet and underlay and in parts into the wooden floorboards. Please can you suggest a cleaning product to get rid of the smell from the floorboards without having to replace them. I find your programmes facinating and very informative but i'm suprised that this kind of problem is not in your top ten. Thank you in antisipation. Wendy

    Posted by Wendy on 22/11/2009 07:34:36

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11. I have had my bathroom walls tiled but the tiler didn't put down dust sheets and the dark grout in my floor tiles now has white patchy marks in it. I have cleaned the grout 5 times but it won't come clean. Can you suggest anything to clean it or will it have to be replaced?

    Posted by Linda Whiteley on 20/11/2009 08:01:43

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12. I have a brown sink and drainer, and I have got limescale across the drainers. I have used white vinegar and toothbrush, but still cant get rid of the marks.

    Posted by joan mellor on 18/11/2009 18:25:31

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13. My family live in a hot country and recently re-painted the interior of their house. Unfortunately, the smell will not go away despite leaving doors and windows open throughout the day. Please suggest the best way to get rid of paint smells! Thank you.

    Posted by sheema on 16/11/2009 14:28:31

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14. My daughter has put purple lipstik on my ream carpet and smudged it in. How can I remove it with out having a costly cleaning bill?

    Posted by siennamillie on 16/11/2009 11:35:02

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15. we have removed a fire place and found original red glazed hearth tiles.i want to clean them up without damaging the glaze, and i worried that modern cleaners may be too harsh. any suggestions?

    Posted by Dawn A on 15/11/2009 14:54:52

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16. how do u clean off sticky lables on dishwasher and fridges??

    Posted by kim f on 15/11/2009 11:53:49

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17. What is the best way to clean a grease stained cooker?

    Posted by Chloe on 14/11/2009 08:55:22

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18. I have a very tough spanish made tile on my terrace (breda) and it is very dirty in some parts I do not have a steam cleaner which would be the best cleaning method. Congratulations on your fantastic programme!

    Posted by Wendy Harris on 12/11/2009 16:27:11

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19. how do you get your shower cushion clean and staying clean thank you

    Posted by lisa on 11/11/2009 07:59:48

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20. i have just moved into a property and 1 of the toilets is blked deep in the pipe how can i clear it. thanks

    Posted by dee on 09/11/2009 16:13:43

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21. I used lemon juice and salt to clean the brass surround on my fireplace as suggested on your programme however after a couple of days the brass has tarnished a yellow/green colour. What do you suggest?

    Posted by lollydancer on 08/11/2009 19:37:54

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22. I have a small flat in spain with marble tile floors can you tell me the best way to clean them and then seal them, to get a really good shine please. Janet

    Posted by jan on 08/11/2009 15:48:10

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23. I have a pair of birkenstocks which have been stored away. When I got them out of the box recently they appear to have mould growing on them. How can I get rid of this and keep it at bay? Many thanks. Lisa

    Posted by Lisa on 07/11/2009 16:03:16

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24. hello, i have always seen your programme and i am really happy that you help people with cleaning their homes, which ends up that people would stay clean and healthy. I have two questios? 1. there is damp on the walls, andi have tried to remove with hot water but did ot work, what could help me to remove damp from the walls. 2. i always clean my bathroom, even on tiles, but the problem is that it has started to be black between the tiles, and it does not go away not even on the silicone that is glued on the sink. could you please help me????? Thanks

    Posted by Pav on 07/11/2009 00:27:17

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25. dear kim and aggie my 5 year old niece is obsessed with your tv show . she would love a signed photo of you both and wants to know where you get your gloves as she would like a pair from santa . her name is cheyenne and she watches your programme every day from 4pm till 5pm. on more 4. i would be gratefull if you could make this little girl happy . thank you and regards sandra .

    Posted by sandra on 05/11/2009 20:46:07

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26. My front door opens directly into my living room so it is a heavy traffic area. I have painted wooden floorboards. How do i clean them? Should I use steam? or would that peel paint? how about microfibre mops and white vinegar solution? your help would be much appreciated. Sarah

    Posted by SarahF on 04/11/2009 18:05:29

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27. How to I clean soap grime off glass shower door, tried white vinegar and most bathroom cleaners.

    Posted by Janey on 04/11/2009 12:01:25

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28. I need help please. I have industrial style lino ( the one with the glittery bits in) It never ever seems to clean up, it always looks like its got a film of black dirt over it and lots of scuffs. I have scrubbed on hands and knees with soapy water, still looks bad!! Any tips on what I can use as its getting me down. Thank you

    Posted by Maria Morgan on 04/11/2009 10:53:39

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29. Dear Aggie. My daughters bedroom is on top of the garage. Apart from being cold, it smells damp, and the corner walls get the black mildew. How can i get rid of it, and keep it away? Many thanks.

    Posted by Lisamay on 04/11/2009 08:57:58

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30. Help, I have cherry wood kitchen doors and i dont know what to clean them with. Soap and water just doesnt get the grime off and the doors are dull. Can you help i have tried everything and asked everyone but even the kitchen shop i bought the kitchen from says soap and water. Thanks

    Posted by Karen Jakes on 03/11/2009 16:29:04

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31. hi Aggie, ove the show but could you tell me how to get sweat stains out of tops it just keeps building up thanks.katie.

    Posted by katie on 03/11/2009 15:58:43

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32. could you tell me what i could use to stop dogs fouling out side my front gate.

    Posted by Pat on 02/11/2009 13:30:19

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33. I have a reproduction Victoria fireplace with a slate hearth. In the past the hearth has been cleaned with furniture polish, soap and water and black shoe polish, it also has a couple of water marks from vases. As you can imagine it looks awful. Have you any tips?

    Posted by Bas on 30/10/2009 10:56:11

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34. I have natural wooded floors, I would like to clean them, what would I use please to bring up the floor cleaner

    Posted by Miss Lynsey on 28/10/2009 20:24:42

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35. hi wanted to know how to unblock a bath or sink please. mine always blocked. thank you

    Posted by tara on 24/10/2009 20:44:34

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36. My daughter and i love watching your show and are always amazed when you get those houses so beautiful. What can i use to clean my cooker top, some of those marks have been there a long time. I also have a self cleaning oven but of course that's just the sides. It's 10 years old and never been cleaned when i cook at over 180F i have asthma attacks because it's so smokey. What can i use to clean it? Help me to be able to breathe better and not nearly choke to death when i do the oven chips. Thank you.

    Posted by Bev McEyeson on 23/10/2009 11:44:08

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37. hi girls, i watched one of your programes, and you used some kind of soap to clean floor tiles. i have a dog and sometimes he has a little accident. how do i get the smell of urine from the tiles. love your show. great work.

    Posted by rosie on 23/10/2009 10:37:10

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38. hi aggie love the show how do i get marker out off my carpet it's a beige colour would love to here from you thanks louise plummer

    Posted by louise plummer on 22/10/2009 16:02:12

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39. Hi, Can anyone please tell me how to clean burnt saucepans and frying pans i have both cast iron (Crueset) and stainless steel both are looking terrible! Any help would be much appreciated Kind regards Lynne

    Posted by Lynne on 22/10/2009 13:18:50

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40. i watched one of your programes that showed how to clean silver ,i think with costic soda,in a a dish lined with tin foil ,i have just inherated some lovely silver frow my mother and want to know how much to use if this is right love the program thank you for any help you can give , regard evelyn

    Posted by evelyn on 22/10/2009 11:32:22

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41. hi i need some advice ive put my college bag down outside and when ive put it on my lap ive got used chewing gum on the bottom of my bag on and my good pants, how can i get it off ive tried scrapping it off with a knife but its not working , thankyou vicky

    Posted by vickys1979 on 21/10/2009 21:13:07

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42. Hi, Can anyone help me...ive got stainless steal extractor fan and hood and i sprayed cleaner on it (like CIF) and there are dark marks on it now where it ran before i wiped it...It looks a real mess and ive tried cleaning it with all sorts.It looks like its stripped it so it looks dull and dark instead of shiny and silver!!! REALLY AM DESPERATE TO SORT IT AS HUBBY HAS GONE MAD!!! Thanks.

    Posted by Sair on 21/10/2009 17:03:13

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43. hi Aggie, Whats the best thing for cleaning kitchen door presses the press beside the cooker has marks on them even after i have cleaned it, i clean all presses with bleach any advice??

    Posted by sarah mc grath on 20/10/2009 23:16:35

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44. Hi, I washed cloths in with my ordinary washing. When I removed my washing from the machine there was a strong smell like petrol. I then realised I was after throwing in the cloth that my partner used for car polish on his car. All my clothes now stink of the car polish. I have washed them twice on a 40 wash with biological liquid and once on a 95 wash. They still stink. Is there any way I can get rid of this smell from the clothes. The smell is really strong. Thanks.

    Posted by Susan on 19/10/2009 18:47:34

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45. Does anyone no if there is anyway to get hair wax out of a carpet. We got a new carpet about 5 months ago and about a week later i dropped a pot on the carpet. i wasnt too sure what to do and after searching the net it told me to put a towel down and iron it out. I did this but it still left a dark hard stain on the carpet and i dont no what to do with it. My boyfriend is still angry about it cause it cost him ?600. Any advice from anyone greatly appreciated.

    Posted by vicky on 19/10/2009 18:33:48

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46. hi Aggie love the show. could you please tell me the best way to clean key board of a lap top. thanks

    Posted by debbie on 18/10/2009 22:21:38

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47. Can anyone help, my grandson has drawn over my dark brown leather chair with a red felt tip, tried everything but nothing is helping. any suggestions please.

    Posted by val on 17/10/2009 20:09:34

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48. Firstly - we both love your show and can't believe the state some people let their homes fall into. My wife gets out the duster whilst the dust particles are still in the air lol. We have found your tips on the show both useful and practical and THEY WORK !!!!!. We have recently had the unpleasant task of clearing a house for a relative that recently passed away. The relative was housebound and a heavy smoker, we have managed to clean the walls and fittings to a reasonable state of cleanliness. However - we have been left some very decorative fragile ornaments and these too are encrusted with a heavy layer of nicotine. Can you suggest the safest way of cleaning these items are they do look as if they could be quite beautiful if it were not for their sticky yellowed appearance. D & T xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Posted by Smmenod on 17/10/2009 10:36:13

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49. How do u get rid of beer flies?

    Posted by Gemma on 16/10/2009 01:44:40

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50. my sister in law puts her cat's food and drink bowls in the dishwasher to clean them. This appears a bit unhygenic to me. What should she be doing ?

    Posted by d bates on 15/10/2009 11:12:59

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51. hi how would i remove hairs from fabric sofa my so cut is hair on it and they are inbeded in the fabric pleasehelp

    Posted by mo on 15/10/2009 10:29:13

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52. Hi ya, I used a dettoll mould and mildew remover in my bathroom, which worked really well on the last stubborn bits. however i stupidly didnt read the instructions and sprayed without using any protective gloves. I was wearing silver rings when i did it and now the chemicals have eaten away at the silver leaving quite obvious marks. any ideas how i can replenish the colour of the rings or at least make it look a bit better? they all have sentimental value and i feel very stupid! thanks

    Posted by Harriet on 14/10/2009 16:06:11

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53. hi i would like to know how to clean and remove mould and mildew from my walls please but i can't use bleach as my one little boy has been put on an inhaler and i dont want to upset his chest i need to know for when the cold weather sets in as thats when it starts growning if you have any advice for me i would be vary happy Many thanks P

    Posted by penny on 14/10/2009 15:49:37

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54. hi aggie, my house is a mess. for 8 years i have just cleaned the basic, because i was looking after my mam who had alzheimers. mum died 2 years ago and hard as i try i cannot get my home sorted. everywhere i look there are clothes or stuff thats been here for years. help, have you got any tips to help me get my home spick and span? i watch HOW CLEAN IS YOUR HOUSE all the time and i have to say, i wish you were in ireland to do a job on my home :-) but a few tips will do me to help me sort out this mess. Irish

    Posted by Irish on 13/10/2009 23:21:21

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55. Whats the cheapest way to clean my costume jewelry and my white gold diamond ring?

    Posted by Mary on 13/10/2009 12:26:30

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56. Hi PHIL, we have lots of cleaning tips for every possible type of job, so hopefully you'll find what you're looking for http://www.channel4.com/4homes/cleaning/ If you scroll down a bit, the tips are separated into four categories - stains and marks, household surfaces, household items and soft furnishings. Good luck!

    Posted by Rich-4Homes on 13/10/2009 10:58:00

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57. Hi KERINA, go to the following page for advice on how to clean a hob http://www.channel4.com/4homes/cleaning/how-to-clean-a-hob-08-10-02_p_1.html

    Posted by Rich-4Homes on 13/10/2009 10:55:45

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58. Hi KERINA, go to the following page for advice on how to clean a hob http://www.channel4.com/4homes/cleaning/how-to-clean-a-hob-08-10-02_p_1.html

    Posted by Rich-4Homes on 13/10/2009 10:54:52

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59. Hi I was wondering if there is any chance of you making a programme called How Clean Is Your Office. If so could you come and look at the office where i work. It hasn't had any kind of deep clean in the 5 years since I have worked there. We do have the bins emptied twice a week and the toilets cleaned, but that is it. Can you please come to the office I work in and save me.

    Posted by Diana Malling on 11/10/2009 16:48:08

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60. I am going to clean my friends electric hob. What is the best thing to clean it with. It is thick gunk and I dont want to scratch it. Thanks I love your programmes.

    Posted by kerina on 11/10/2009 11:19:52

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61. I saw in your last progame you showed how to stop cat makeing a mess. But I can't remember what you used. As I have a groblem with a catg weeing on my bed. Please help me??????

    Posted by Alan Vaughan on 09/10/2009 22:29:27

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62. I saw in your last progame you showed how to stop cat makeing a mess. But I can't remember what you used. As I have a groblem with a catg weeing on my bed. Please help me??????

    Posted by Alan Vaughan on 09/10/2009 22:26:06

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63. I was wondering if Aggie and Kim could give me some tips on making my cleaning easier as I am disabled and find doing housework hard work.

    Posted by PHIL on 09/10/2009 13:48:12

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64. please help i have recently bought some new black towels and the black bits they shed is driving me mad. how can this be remedied? also what is good to clean computer screens instead of buying expensive microcloths? many thanks louise crewe

    Posted by Louise Crewe on 09/10/2009 11:39:39

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65. i love watching your show i can`t believe that there is people out there that lets their home get that way i work full time in a nursing home 7days a week different shifts but i still maintain a clean home but anyway iam looking for the best way to clean my counter top it is natural wood and it is not treated because i perpare my food on it also i have ceramic mineral tiles what is the best way to clean them the tiles are on my kitchen floor and i also have laminate wood floor in my hall way when i wash the hallway floor i love how shiny it looks when it is wet how do i keep that shine with out use harsh wax of any kind thank you for take the time to read this hope to here from you`s soon now i really hooked on your show

    Posted by jenny robertson on 07/10/2009 23:21:56

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66. I have gotten some bathroom sealant on my laminate floor which has made the floor very slippery, does anyone know how to make the floor less slippery? Thanks

    Posted by Colin Dean on 06/10/2009 18:39:14

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67. ive found maggot hairy bug things in my kitchen and bedrooms.no idea what they are where they are coming from but want to get rid of them but with what and how do i find out where they are coming from

    Posted by hate bugs on 06/10/2009 14:52:19

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68. I have just bought glass chandeliers for all my rooms. Whilst they look great, they are already dusty and are very delicate. How can I easily clean them without removing them from the ceiling?

    Posted by Cristina on 05/10/2009 21:57:25

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69. How do you keep flys and their droppings off windows for good !!!! I am constantly cleaning my conservatory windows and would like to get rid of the flys for good - help help help please

    Posted by Julie Jones on 05/10/2009 21:44:59

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70. Have a slate floor that is stained due to not being sealed. How do I clean the stains and then keep it clean? Dierdra.

    Posted by Dierdra Jackson on 05/10/2009 18:51:10

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71. HELP! Can you give me a tip on how to clean stains from a veneer table top - thanks! Renee

    Posted by Renee Steel on 03/10/2009 13:14:58

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72. A few weeks ago, you demonstrated how to clean the drain pipe in a kitchen sink. I think you used a mixture of bicarb of soda and vinegar. Can you send instructions please.

    Posted by Christine on 03/10/2009 11:03:53

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73. how to get red gunge out of pvc windows

    Posted by kevin brown on 30/09/2009 21:16:29

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74. hi put a pink towel in the wash with all the whites how can i get pink die out of white linin pants? thanks

    Posted by jonathan on 30/09/2009 19:58:37

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75. Hi hope you can help, my daughter decided to play with some handwash whilst she still had her jacket on and got it all over her pink jacket, it was blue carex handwash if thats any help. I washed it but it seems to have left blue stains on it, is there anything that might take it out? I have tried vanish but didn't work. any advice appreciated, thanks.

    Posted by ange on 30/09/2009 14:23:10

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76. How can you remove the smell of tabacco from edwardian furniture without damaging them? Thanks.

    Posted by Denise on 30/09/2009 12:54:49

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77. i am having some trouble with some little creepy crawleys round my home they are quite small they varey from brown to baige in colour and if you look really close they look hairy when you squase them they look dusty,i found quite a few of them behind my bed so i quess they like the dark i cant sleep and every night i pull the bed out just to take a look to make sur they are not back again can you please tell me if you have any ides to what they are and how to get rid of them i have done some resurce and found nothing that resembles them but some one said they they have just come in as we have had the windows open and they are rain beatles but this has not helped me as i still have not found anything on them,i have slacked abit with my cleaning but not that much really as i have a had baby in the last year and he was born with a really bad heart condition so we have been in and out of hospital a lot till he finally had his 10 hour heart surgey in junemany thanks lkisa

    Posted by lisa on 30/09/2009 00:58:20

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78. my puppy wees on the carpet whats the best way to clean it

    Posted by liz on 29/09/2009 16:51:56

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79. hi my dog as pee on the carpet afew times how can i get rid of the marks on the carpet also freshner it up abit

    Posted by lizzie on 29/09/2009 11:39:06

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80. Hey Aggie, How do you clean the germs off the brand gold door handlings? Regards, Clare

    Posted by ClareSparks on 28/09/2009 18:11:40

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81. Hello, I love the show... I dont know if my question will get answered here but I need to know how to get black mascara off a cream carpet please?

    Posted by Anna on 28/09/2009 15:03:27

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82. Hi Aggie Grateful for some adivise on how to clean a steel (gas) fire surround where the flames/heat have left a mark on the steel above the open fire bit. I have tried a vinegar solution but it has not worked. I am reluctant to use a proprietary steel cleaner as I feel it may leave marks and the fire was very expensive so do not want to risk it. Always enjoy the show and love to hear about "old fashioned" ways of removing stains which my grandmother used! Best wishes

    Posted by jackiem on 27/09/2009 19:51:23

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83. hi love your'e shows, the reason im sending this is because i have a problem with shower curtains . they have developed mould on both sides plus the metal weights which holds the curtain down is depositing a brown stain on the shower tray . also i am having trouble cleaning the windows , as the rubber seal leaves a black smear on the window can you please help as its driving me mad. many thanks mike from falmouth cornwall

    Posted by michael preston on 27/09/2009 16:55:36

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84. Hi love the show and have used many of your tips. My daughter (who dosent do housework) has an old neglected piano, i remember you cleaning a piano on your show but cant remember how to clean the keys would also like to know how to bring the lovely wood back to life.Also would like the recipe for making wooden furniture. Thank you Hazel Melvin

    Posted by Hazel on 26/09/2009 15:12:36

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85. Hi. My shower head needs a clean as its not working what could i use?

    Posted by Emma on 25/09/2009 17:48:06

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86. Wondering how you get hard water and soap build up off the shower doors.

    Posted by Amy on 24/09/2009 18:50:18

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87. We have got magets in the hallway and we can't get rid off them please can you help us. We don't know where they have come from as we are not a dirty family.

    Posted by sarahlomas on 24/09/2009 14:06:17

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88. I can't remeber how to remove marks from dinner plates made by cutlery. could you please let me know? Thank you

    Posted by SHIRLEY METCALFE on 24/09/2009 12:32:14

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89. hello i have two dogs a doberman and terrier they spend most of the time in our lounge how can i freshen up the room as we have brought all different air fresheners plug ins, wall mounted etc but still the room smells thankyou

    Posted by maria17 on 23/09/2009 15:19:32

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90. hi, how do i nominate someone for 'how clean is your house'? i am really concerned for his well being,the flat is in a terrible state and i am not sure how i should tackle the problem without offending him. please help!

    Posted by maria stevenson on 21/09/2009 00:46:25

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91. Could you help. I seem to have some sort of build up/mould on the rubber seal on the inside of my washing machine, i have tried all sorts of cleaners and mould removers but to no avail. Do you have any suggestions? By the way i love your programme!!

    Posted by Louise on 20/09/2009 17:35:35

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92. It's a great page full of useful tips, but I have this question - I have been inundated with spiders(I hate spiders) how can I get rid of them or at least stop them crawling into the house -Humainly?

    Posted by David on 20/09/2009 13:49:46

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93. Hi Everyone Im paula From (Ireland) Im realy concerned about what germs live in the kitchen bin and my wheelie Bin. Is their any chance you could send off swabs just to see what lives in the bins. And also what is the best way to kill the germs and what cleaning agents would i use. I have 3 year old that is very good at throughing her rubbish in the bin but some times she forgets to wash her hands i always try to supervise her. Query 1: what germs are living in the bins Query 2: The best way to kill them and make my home safe for my kids Yours Faithfully Paula G

    Posted by Paula on 20/09/2009 11:57:30

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94. how do you clean duff grease from kitchen cubboards that are made oof wood please help thank you carmen

    Posted by CARMEN MANZO on 20/09/2009 01:46:47

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95. Hi guys a question i need answering please, i have a touch screen phone with lots of noticeable scratches on it and was wondering what to use, i tried toothpaste and that didn't work. Please help

    Posted by Becca on 19/09/2009 16:43:19

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96. hi aggie please could you tell me the best way to clean a a babys buggie it is a fabric all the way round thanks paul taylor

    Posted by paul on 19/09/2009 13:54:54

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97. hey Aggie me and my family have been finding loads of slugs in our bathroom. and everytime we find it we kill it. but the everyday 2 or 3 appear on the floor or the tiles or next to the basin. we have put loads of salt to kill it but they keep coming back. and we cant find out where they are coming out of. also we placed new flooring but we found 3 or 4. how can we stop the slugs from coming back? Thankyou.

    Posted by HK on 18/09/2009 18:56:37

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98. hey kim and aggie. every time we go out to families,outside etc and we come back late. theres always this disgusting smell. its soo hard to get rid of the stale smell. its there is no problem with the house but it always smells after we come back from somewhere. how can i get rid of the smell? by the a love you Kim and Agiie. me and my family love your show!!!! thankyou.

    Posted by HK on 18/09/2009 18:50:02

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99. what is the best way of cleaning limescale from a shower head

    Posted by mike on 18/09/2009 17:02:40

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100. i want to know how you would clean a roller blind ?please.

     Posted by jenny on 18/09/2009 15:41:52

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101. Hi Can anyone help. I am in awheelchair and the rims of my wheels are metal(titanium).They have left marks on the porcelan toilet bowl, where I have caught it.They are impossible to remove.Does anyone know how I can remove them ?

     Posted by Ann Murphy on 18/09/2009 09:52:57

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102. Please can you help. Do you know of anything to get rid of what we think are weavals in my mother's kitchen. They appeared last week and are in the cupboards and work surfaces. We kill them and clean everywhere and have thrown out all cereals, flour, salt etc but they reappear the next day. They are really tiny. Is there a spray of something to put down. We tried bay leaves someone suggested but no good. Help.

     Posted by Lyn on 16/09/2009 23:42:16

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103. hello can you help my 14 yr old cat is weeing and pooing on my capets can you tell me how to get rid of the smell and stop him doing this plz thank you sally

     Posted by sally on 15/09/2009 21:03:19

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104. How can i get rid of black nail varnish on white trousers

     Posted by Rachel on 15/09/2009 10:39:59

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105. Hi, I've just moved into a new flat and left the oven shelves in the oven cleaner bag overnight as it said. It has spilled out of the door and on to the laminate floor. Is there anyway I can clean this off? Please help! Thanks, Charlotte

     Posted by Charlotte on 14/09/2009 18:20:17

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106. Hi, girls, I'm loving the show! I accidentally spilt hair conditioner on my bedroom carpet, I've only just noticed it and its dry. How do I get rid of it without ruining my biscuit coloured carpet? Also I have fake tanning cream on it as well, any tips? Thanks guys

     Posted by K. White on 13/09/2009 11:00:56

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107. how do u clean hairbrushes. i got the hair out and soaked them in disinfectant but they're still abit scummy. ew

     Posted by lynne on 12/09/2009 13:15:01

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108. hi, can anyone please help ! i have a white wool knitted shawl that my mum made for me, and have had it stored in a basket in a cupboard for a while ! unfortunatley the water tank above had a leak and the shawl now has some horrible rust marks on it ! it is very sentimental to me as i have used it for all my children coming home from the hospital and also because my mum can no longer knit due to her M.S ! i am expecting another baby in 6 weeks and would love to use the shawl as i have done with the rest ! i have read that the use of lemon juice, salt and bicarb of soda can all remove rust stains ! but not sure if they can be used on WOOL ? also not sure how much of what, to treat these unsightly stains ? PLEASE PLEASE HELP this is a much loved item and i would really like to bring it back to its formar glory ! if stain removal is not an option can anyone tell me if using a cream coloured dye would be safe to use on wool and if it would hide these marks ? MANY MANY THANKS

     Posted by Lady T on 12/09/2009 08:43:26

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109. Whats the best way to clean oil cloth? i have a cream coloured oil cloth covering my table which has pasta sauce on - i have tried kitchen cleaners, washing powder and washing up liquid!!!

     Posted by Pam on 11/09/2009 12:16:24

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110. How do i remove limescale from my toilet?

     Posted by kim_dawson on 11/09/2009 10:45:22

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111. i got black pen on my bed sheets. is there anyway of getting this off? It dident come out in the wash.

     Posted by Random on 10/09/2009 20:37:22

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112. How do I remove those little square spongy stick-on pads from a wooden cupboard?

     Posted by sghypnotherapy on 10/09/2009 20:33:58

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113. Hi, can anyone give me advice on how to clean the plastic trim on tne bottom of my glass shower panel. its one of those thats sits on the side of the bath with shower area. the trim is made up of a number of sections and water gets in to them. at the moment i am using cotton buds with cif on to try to get into the places where the mould is starting to grow but i now cannot reach any further and its looking grubby. any suggestions please.

     Posted by diane on 10/09/2009 19:14:24

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114. Hi there,any advice on how to get stickers and markers off a wooden headboard. thanks Roisin

     Posted by Roisin on 09/09/2009 12:54:59

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115. Hi just a quick question, what can i use to discourage spiders comming into the house.

     Posted by pam on 08/09/2009 16:43:31

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116. Just moved house. How do you get mouldy looking marks off the seal around windows without damaging them?

     Posted by Kev on 07/09/2009 21:50:17

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117. Hi there am innthe middle of potty trainin ma little and she never went to the toilet and she pee on rub. i been tryin to get rid of the smell. do u any other way that can help me plz

     Posted by Claire Wilson on 07/09/2009 16:35:37

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118. hi, I have nearly decorated my bathroom . But, there is some white marks on the stone effect tiles in the bathroom. I tried to get rid of them but I can`t. I think the marks were left by the grout. So how can I get rid of them? Thanks

     Posted by ayse on 06/09/2009 22:56:21

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119. How can I clean baked on stains on the glass door of my oven? The manufacturer recommended Cif, but it didn't get all the stains off. Also, I left a packet of chewing gum on a wooden table, and the logo on the packet left an impression on the wood. How can I clean that off?

     Posted by Janet Currie on 05/09/2009 10:23:13

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120. I have an ILSA espresso coffee maker [stove type] and today I left it on the heat for longer than expected. Due to this the bottom half has now turned a slight brown colour [it looks more brass coloured than silver] and has burn marks from where the coffee has trickled out. Do you know how I can go about getting this cleaned back to its original finish or close to it? Thanks

     Posted by John on 04/09/2009 20:50:05

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121. I was wondering how to get rid of flies from my house i am sick of them and i am fed up of swatting them

     Posted by Tracy Grieve on 04/09/2009 17:37:20

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122. How do you clean records? Lov the new series.

     Posted by laura on 04/09/2009 16:32:45

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123. How do i remove burt black marks underneath my frying pan. Love the show and use many of your tips. Emma

     Posted by Emma Pooley on 03/09/2009 22:24:27

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124. Hi I've inherited a wooden dining chair and bureau from my Grandmother, who was a heavy smoker. Unfortuantely the smokey smell has ingrained itself into the furniture, is there anyway of getting rid of this smell, as my house is smoke free and it makes us feel quite ill? Hope you can help as the furniture is lovely and has great sentimental value to me. Thank you K

     Posted by Kathryn on 03/09/2009 12:42:40

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125. Hi Aggie, I have a rabbit who tends to avoid his litterbox and leaves his urine on the polished porcelain tiles. I don't know how to remove the stains and the smell without scratching the floor. Any ideas please? Also, the door to my shower is covered in limescale and seems to be on the verge on white instead of clear glass. How can I remove the limescale?

     Posted by sim on 01/09/2009 15:33:55

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126. Hi Aggie How can i clean grout on floor tiles. I tried various products and even bleach but nothing seems to get it clean? Any ideas please?

     Posted by Sue on 01/09/2009 11:20:31

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127. my cat is an old boy has got a problem with urinateing and having accidents. i cant seem to get rid of the smell as it seems to be stuck in my sofa. please help babs

     Posted by babsbabe on 31/08/2009 15:58:39

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128. Dear Aggie, Is there any way I can remove the stain caused by the liguid from old torch batteries which has leaked onto a carpet. Many thanks - hope you can help.

     Posted by frances smith on 31/08/2009 14:33:30

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129. Hi Aggyie. I was wondering if you could clear something up or me? Im a little confused by the advice on your show as well as on the internet about cleaning bedding to get rid of house dust mites. The advice is to wash at 60 degrees but all of the labels on my bedding at home say to wash at 40. I always wash at 50 and its never caused any problems with the material but should I up it to 60 to be sure I get the little blighters?! Thanks for your time. Love the show!

     Posted by Becki on 30/08/2009 10:42:54

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130. My glass oven door is badly stained. The manufacturer recommends Cif; I put it on overnight but there are still plenty of stains. How can I remove the remainder of the stains?

     Posted by Janet Currie on 29/08/2009 09:52:12

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131. Hi girls.Aggie,u mentioned wiping a surface with {citrin?} something in order to keep insects out of the house...? Love the show.

     Posted by catherine on 28/08/2009 20:09:49

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132. Hi Aggie, Love the show, Just wondering how to remove wax that I spilt on a good wooden table top?

     Posted by Louise on 28/08/2009 12:36:29

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133. Hello i have a problem with my carpet it has been walked over lots of times with dirty shoes so now from the colour grey has gone brown whats the best way to get this dirt out? many thanks Teena Sherrott.

     Posted by teena sherrott on 28/08/2009 09:44:06

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134. I've been watching the U.S. episodes on BBC America. Why are you now using and promoting commercial products (like Swifter) and disposable cloths (really bad idea for the environment!) on our episodes? Is it because they are sponsoring the shows? Please don't recommend people use disposable wipes or cloths, they just end up in our dumps (tips) and landfills! And please keep giving the recipes for products you can make, not buy. Oh, and we are unable to find "biological powder" or "bicarbonate of soda" at our stores here. Do you know of equivalent items sold in the U.S.? Thanks!!!

     Posted by Nancy on 27/08/2009 21:59:21

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135. What is the advice on washing up cloths, sponges etc.? New ones every day? Bleach cloths every day?

     Posted by thefrenchgeraghtys on 27/08/2009 21:03:35

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136. I really hate spiders and would love to know if there is a way of keeping them out of the house. I heard on your show about a lotion you can use but missed what it consists of. Also,any suggestions for cats fouling in my garden?

     Posted by Anna on 27/08/2009 18:42:39

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137. how is the best way to get rid of dommestic beetles?

     Posted by Dustbunni on 26/08/2009 21:19:40

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138. Hi, is it possible for you to tell me how to remove mildew stains from a cotton tshirt? Many thanks

     Posted by Sooty on 25/08/2009 08:01:42

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139. A substance was mentioned that would stop dogs fouling on my path. I missed the name. Can anyone help?

     Posted by nancy evans on 24/08/2009 18:57:01

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140. is there anything to get out deodorant stains from my husbands t-shirts??? thank you

     Posted by claire jones on 24/08/2009 14:12:42

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141. How do I get Chinese Take-away sweet and sour sauce that's dried, out of my carpet ? Thanks in advance

     Posted by Bob on 23/08/2009 15:48:07

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142. Hi Aggie I am totally rubbish at cleaning windows glass etc, tried glass cleaning products, even glass wipes, but then the sun shine on the windows, you can see the terrible mess I have made, could you please help sort out my cleaning problem. Thank you take care

     Posted by christine on 23/08/2009 13:01:47

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143. How do I get rid of mildew on painted walls? I know how to rid it on PVC windows, would this be the same method?

     Posted by Linn on 22/08/2009 13:36:17

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144. How can I help get rid of flies?? No matter how often I clean or what I use they seem to just stick around. I refuse to use bug spray as the smell is awful! You did mention something on your current episode on Melinda but I didn't catch it, would this help at all? Please help, the flies are driving me crazy!!!

     Posted by Yasemin1988 on 21/08/2009 23:34:44

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145. i have just moved into a new appartment, cleaned it thoroughly and will again tomorrow, have put coffee in the freezer, lemon in the fridge, and pot purri and smelly candles and even ran a hot bath full of smellies...to try and get rid of the 'old peoples home' type smell in their...it is better than when i first arrived, you get use to the smell unlike when i first moved, but its still their at that first arrivel, im hoping with cooking and someone living there it will get better...please help. (i am a very clean person and its horrible!!)

     Posted by megan on 21/08/2009 19:23:40

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146. hi guys how do u clean a electric cook my cooker needs to be cleaned badly i have used so many things to clean the cook with but its still look dirty please help!! gemma

     Posted by gemma on 20/08/2009 23:02:42

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147. Hello, I have just watched your programme and can see you do a lot to help people. I just wanted to comment that from the programme I saw today (Melinda) and a couple of trailers I have seen in the past you appear to come across those who suffer from severe hoaring quite often. 'Obessesive Hoarding' is a form of OCD and still not well understood, but results in people finding it incredibly difficult to discard objects that would be considered by most as rubbish..and I do mean INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT! If people have asked for help in clearing up that means they are ready to tackle things- but it is really important for most people that they are very active in the process of letting things go- it is almost Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for them and if the cause of the hoarding is not addressed it will be no time at all before 're-accumulating' begins again. I am a mental health nurse and my mother suffers with 'obsessive hoarding'. I found a support group via OCD action run by Satwant Singh who seems to be one of the only people who actually specialises in this (google him!). The group is in London and people travel some distance to get there as it is one of the only groups around. I have listend to many people from those in their 20's to those of my mums age- 70's all suffering with such similar patterns of hoarding and trying to find ways to help themselves or relatives. This seems such a sadly complex and misunderstood condition and when I watched Melinda today it was easy to see she was a severe hoader (amazing job by the way!). It could help so many people if some information could be given at the end of your show to help people who do this and their relatives (who are often at the wits end!) know where to look for help and to understand this is actually a condition, not just someone being sloppy or selfish. Most people who hoard are deeply ashamed and distressed because of their surroundings and don't seek help because of this- but they are so not alone!! Most relatives just want to sort things for the person, which actually doesn't really help-(and often causes strain and argument in family relationships), there are more affective ways to do this and I have found it invaluable to find information that helps me understand the problem and so know who to help in a way that works and provided support. There is information out there though- (Buried in Treasure via Amazon, Making Peace with the things in your Life- Cindy Alovinsky) and if you ever get time in your very busy schedules it is worth googling Martin Hampton and watching some of the videos he has made about 'collectors- and hearing what the collectors themselves say about their stuff (short clips!). You might already have all this info out there, I don't know, but if not you are fantastically placed to help inform and help lots of people! Maybe if you see people with this you could do a 'if you suffer with this etc. bit at the end of the programme..or put something on this website. Would be really sad if people who don't understand this expect their relatives just to pull their 'socks up' or those that suffer with this saw Melinda and feel even greater failures because they are unable to even tell anyone about their own problem-(v.common) where-as with a few minutes of information given out-you could tell those people they are not alone and give some hope! You both seem strong, practical and empathetic women, who people would listen to. Yours sincerely Lisa Ransom

     Posted by Lisa Ransom on 20/08/2009 21:08:40

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148. Hello Aggie. Love the show. Can you advise how to get red brick dust out of a cream coloured carpet. Have vacuumed the area but an orange tinge still remains. Have you any suggestions please.

     Posted by Smarty on 18/08/2009 20:15:26

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149. Hi Aggie, I was wondering if u could help me! i moved my tumble dryer last week to clean behind it and seen wee bugs! the ones featured on last weeks programme. My dryer didnt have a hose on the back so alot of the oose was behind there. My house is spotless the majority of the time. Since ive cleaned behind it and got a vent hose ive noticed them about the kitchen floor!! can you give me some advice on getting rid if them? they are digusing wee things! Thanks very much x

     Posted by Marie on 18/08/2009 17:49:09

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150. I have a white plastic telephone that has turned yellow. What can I use to restore the whiteness?

     Posted by Lorraine on 18/08/2009 13:46:05

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151. Hi Aggie Can you tell me what is the easiest way of removing white deodrant marks from black clothing. Even if I use a product that says it wont leave white marks, they still do. Also, can you tell me how to get rid of sweat smells and marks. Even though I wash my sons t-shirts/shirts, the smell doesnt entirely go away. Am I not putting in enough washing powder, or not on a high enough temperature? I wash on a 40. Thankyou.

     Posted by Janine on 17/08/2009 19:30:32

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152. hi aggie was just wanting some expert advice on the quickest and easiest way of cleaning silver ?? in particular very fiddly/ornate napkin ring ( items are over 100yrs old ) many thanks in advance on any help you can give .... thanks david

     Posted by david on 17/08/2009 14:38:46

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153. Hi Aggie . I have a ceramic white sink, i have grey marks from when i put the pans there or it marks whilst washing up how can i get rid of the marks as ive tried all sorts of products. Thanks .

     Posted by Julie white on 17/08/2009 08:24:06

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154. Hello Aggie I jsut want ask you on a room sprays that one that doesn't hurt the enviorement and that elements room oders. i seen you do it in previous serious that you use water lemon and bi car ben it soda

     Posted by RICHARD on 16/08/2009 16:43:33

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