Kim and Aggie. Dirty Talk - House Cleaning Tips

Extras Dirty Talk - House Cleaning Tips

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Date Published:
20/06/2008

Dirty Talk is the place to share insider cleaning tips to get your house in order! Read tips from other 4Homes users or search by keyword, then upload your own...

You can search the cleaning tips by room, meaning you can have a sparkling bathroom or clutter-free kitchen. You can search by keyword, so whether your problem's with stains or sinks you can find all the help you need.

If you like one user's tips you can view them all, or just take a look at the top-rated tips as voted for by other grime fighters!

Best of all, these tips are tried and tested by you, the viewer, so get started using Dirty Talk right now!

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Top Rated Tip:

To stop the bottom of your shower curtain from becoming discoloured or mouldy, coat it with baby oil.
Posted by i_love_kim under tips for bathrooms

2nd Highest Rated:

When you wash the kitchen floor, use your rubbish bin instead of a bucket to hold the water. This way you get a fresh bin without the hassle of washing it.
Posted by filthyMINX under tips for kitchens

3rd Highest Rated:

Stop a freezer in the garage becoming rusty by spraying it with furniture polish.
Posted by janice under tips for all other rooms

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  1. hi all could someone please answer my cry for help posted in september. need a safe way to remove limescale from electric baby steriliser. thanks so much.
    Posted by stef on 07/10/2008 10:53:47
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  2. Could you tell me the best way to keep white shirts white and stop those annoying yellow underarm patches appearing. I don't know if it is due to deoderant or sweat, but either advice on getting rid of them and returning the whites to white, or preventing them happening in the future, would be very much appreciated!
    Posted by Paula on 07/10/2008 10:51:31
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  3. My front hedges smell of cat wee every time it rains but there aren't any cats around. How can we fix the odor. My neighbor is complaining....
    Posted by NyLon on 06/10/2008 20:13:21
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  4. Not scrubbing the pots and pans! Stuck on food will come off easy if you put the pot or pan back on the stove with a bit of water on medium-low flame. The food will loosen before it even gets to boil. It's quicker than just soaking.
    Posted by Zoe on 05/10/2008 06:24:36
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  5. please could you help we are finding it hard to get up a cherry aid stain on a cream carpet we have tryed everything can you help.thank louse evans
    Posted by louise evans on 04/10/2008 12:55:32
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  6. I LOVE your show! Can't believe any one lives like that! But what about us that try but need more help???? Kim, Aggie, come to my house! Help me too be even better than I'm tyring to be!!!!! xoxoxox Jeanne
    Posted by jeanne604 on 02/10/2008 22:21:17
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  7. hello there i have 2 cats and occassionally i see what i am lead to believe as fleas, i see one a day maybe, and last time they were in the house i used a over nite spray and done furniture but had 2 have windows open 2 for ventilation, bit of dilema as have newborn and the product last brought was £10 please advise best course of action
    Posted by jojo on 01/10/2008 15:06:12
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  8. i have just bought my son a new matreess and within a few days my cat has piddled on it please please could you tell me how to romove the stain as well as the smell please as i cant afford to buy another one so soon thank you
    Posted by yvonne on 29/09/2008 19:22:44
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  9. how would i get cartridge pen ink out of a white cotton shirt
    Posted by sam on 29/09/2008 17:12:19
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  10. My two-year-old decided to color on my sage green couch with a sharpie. I have tried everything to get it out. Oxy-Clean, nail polish remover, but nonthing works. Any ideas?
    Posted by Stephanie on 29/09/2008 14:12:06
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  11. When i was younger my gran used to make me polish her silver with silvro, i am now having an arguement with my friends did silvro ever exist or am i a wrong un. Good times Andy
    Posted by Andrew Finch on 28/09/2008 08:28:25
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  12. How can I clean my carpets with out using a steam cleaner is there any house hold products that I can use to clean any germs out of them. Many thanks for any ideas
    Posted by Natalie on 27/09/2008 19:25:31
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  13. hi need to find out how to remove candle wax from tables and from carpets. thanks
    Posted by Joanna Tracey on 27/09/2008 15:36:17
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  14. hi saw a program where you cleaned a musty smelling carpet with something to odourize it but cant remember what you used.please help.
    Posted by lesley on 26/09/2008 09:06:47
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  15. i have had carpet beetles and have treated them but wanted to know how i got them in the first place i am a clean person i do my upstairs every 2 days and down stairs everyday how can i stop them comeing back
    Posted by janine on 24/09/2008 11:11:03
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  16. Do you know how I can get beeswax polish out of wall paper?
    Posted by chrissy on 23/09/2008 20:18:53
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  17. On "how clean is your house" show they gave the tip on cleaning a grungy oven...I cant find my notes I took on all different tips from them, so if anyone remembers the tip for cleaning grungy ovens,would you mind sending it my way? Also, cat pee
    Posted by saving time on 23/09/2008 20:09:14
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  18. how can i get a foisty smell out of my rug
    Posted by lisa stairmand on 23/09/2008 16:48:56
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  19. How can I get the grout round my white bathroom tiles clean please?
    Posted by caroline mackenzie on 22/09/2008 20:35:52
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  20. i was wondering how you would get rid of raw egg stains from carpet?Ive tried all the major carpet cleaners and a lot of scrubbing, could you help me?
    Posted by lisa mccann on 21/09/2008 23:32:21
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  21. For dusting lampshades, use a lint roller (the sticky tape kind like 3M makes). It grabs the dust instead of spreading it, and is very gentle on the fabric.
    Posted by Shannon on 20/09/2008 20:47:43
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  22. what is the best method for getting marks off a magnolia painted wall without removing the paint. thanks
    Posted by davy on 20/09/2008 11:40:56
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  23. How do you get rid of mould on upvc window frames..?.
    Posted by janet whitworth on 18/09/2008 13:18:15
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  24. how do i clean gold coated taps without tarnishing the gold, can i use vinegar or not. thankyou.
    Posted by lisa cook on 18/09/2008 10:55:37
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  25. How do I get stbborn stains off the inside of a microwave oven. They're especially resistant on the upper surface.
    Posted by Bev Popely on 17/09/2008 14:31:57
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  26. How can I get pink fingernail polish out my cream colored carpet?
    Posted by Jennifer on 16/09/2008 23:06:18
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  27. Can anyone recommend a way to freshen up my wardrobe. It is smelling really stale, and now my clothes seem to be taking on the same aroma.
    Posted by Clarabella on 16/09/2008 20:10:01
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  28. i remember seeing an episode where they cleaned a clothes washer, but can't seem to remember what they used... any suggestions would be great
    Posted by Erin Price on 15/09/2008 03:40:25
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  29. hi I want to know how to clean my carpets in my home. should i try something like The RUG DOCTOR or may be hire a proffesional cheers
    Posted by pramod on 14/09/2008 19:00:48
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  30. my problem is my oven is stained with food and nothing seems to get it of could u help me i want it sparkling
    Posted by hayley shaw on 13/09/2008 22:20:53
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  31. could you please help. my baby steriser is thick with lime scale. could you please recomend a safe way to remove it. thanks so much.
    Posted by stefanie on 12/09/2008 11:33:47
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  32. Does any one know the best way to clean the inside of your dishwasher? Mine has hard water build up, and my dishes arent getting as clean.
    Posted by tonya on 11/09/2008 21:03:29
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  33. I moved into a house which has disgusting and unsightly rust on the hob. I have tried everything i can think of. How on earth do you get rid of it?
    Posted by Erin on 11/09/2008 16:38:56
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  34. how do i get sudo crem off a cream carpet as it is water proof have tried before and always leaves a black mark on floor after walking over it please help asap as my son has wiped loads over a brand new carpet
    Posted by angie on 11/09/2008 09:58:00
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  35. Hi can you tell me how 2 get rid of mould on a pushchair hood.
    Posted by sarah on 10/09/2008 18:24:01
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  36. URINE & SMELLS! Hi everyone who's been asking about this. Carole Belton says below: 'Hi White vinegar and water solution ( 50/50 solution) will get stains and smell out of carpets. The vinegar smell soon goes and is better than the smell of wee. I've tried everything over the years to get cat wee smell out and finally found this works.' Try it and let me know!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 09/09/2008 14:34:36
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  37. Hi Michelle You need to go onto www.channel4.com/takepart to be on the show. Good luck!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 09/09/2008 14:31:38
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  38. Karen - you can get naturally Borax from Tesco or try visiting www.soda-crystals.co.uk
    Posted by Lorraine on 09/09/2008 12:42:36
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  39. hi how do i get on the show as my house is less then clean and i have three children under five and would like to provide a clean and safe enviroment for them please help
    Posted by michelle on 09/09/2008 09:53:56
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  40. I left a lot of my clothes at a friend's house and he had 7 cats living there. I am not sure how the cat smell of urine got into the clothing and everything else, but how do I remove the smell of the odor out of my clothing and other items? The cats did not spray or pee on anything just that the place had the air conditioner running and no open windows for a week while she was gone...not sure how the smell of the cat odors got on and into everything?
    Posted by Danielle on 09/09/2008 03:25:53
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  41. My cord cushions on my sofa are gone rather flat. My friend told me about your tip of tennis balls in the dryer but i don't have a dryer. Have you any tips as to how i can plump up my pillows again. Thanks a million Beverley Tyrrell.
    Posted by Beverley Tyrrell on 08/09/2008 13:52:06
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  42. i work in a nursing home and a resident keeps urinating in his room everywere.its a lino floor and it is making the whole place smell.any ideas how to get rid of the smell?
    Posted by debra sorrell on 08/09/2008 13:38:43
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  43. I saw this question asked but never found the answer... What is the best method to clean the oven? I don't like using agents that are harmful as i have 3 cats and a dog in the house. Could someone please answer? Much appreciated :)
    Posted by rose venter on 07/09/2008 10:58:16
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  44. Cat wee - I have had a huge problem. Vinegar is the best thing otherwise lemon juice, or biologicaal washing liquid. However you may find you just move the problem to another spot. Only now that one of my 2 cats has died has the offending female stopped spraying unless there is an unexpected invasion of territory by a 2 or 4 legged visitor. In the end I succummbed to an indoor litter tray changed everyday. using a small amount of litter and shredded newspaper. (Supermarket basic litter is cheapest) Around the carpet edge i had to remove the rusty stained gripper rod. On carpets you might think you have cleaned the surface but the problem goes through to the floorboards
    Posted by Jo on 06/09/2008 10:20:58
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  45. SOS!!! I watched an episode where our cleaning angels sprinkled a mixture of bicarbonate of soda, I think it was salt and perhaps something else on a smelly carpet. Our tenants moved out and left the carpet really smelly. Help anyone please...
    Posted by Day Dreamer on 05/09/2008 20:25:16
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  46. a couple of weeks ago, you had an episode where you unblocked sinks. please can you advise me again what to use for blocked sinks thanks
    Posted by kerry carla cannon on 04/09/2008 21:59:35
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  47. how do i keep my house tidy with 3 boys age 7, 3 and 1
    Posted by louise wagstaffe on 04/09/2008 20:12:24
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  48. Cat wee Please what is an effective way to (1) clean up a pool of cat wee in my house, and (2) prevent them coming back to wee again in the same spot. I don't want to scare them off, as they are my cats ( 2 of them) and are otherwise lovely.
    Posted by catherine on 03/09/2008 23:48:02
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  49. Hi everyone Thanks for your tips - if you don't get a quick answer, don't forget to try the TIPS GENERATOR (above) - there are loads of solutions there from other users that are brilliant. Also, we've got loads more cleaning stuff in the pipeline - keep your eyes peeled.
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 02/09/2008 21:40:29
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  50. I was spray painting my radiator & somehow managed to get a very fine covering of Hammerite paint on my expensive my leather seat; what can I use to get rid of it please please help??
    Posted by ruth Iles on 02/09/2008 18:38:21
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  51. Can anyone help me i live in glasgow and i am finding it hard to get household or laundry borax does anyone know of a stockist's of it in glasgow. I would grateful for any help in getting this thanks
    Posted by karen on 01/09/2008 17:57:24
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  52. To wash any shoes, try putting them in the dishwasher. It doesn't tumble them around so suede and expensive shoes are safe.
    Posted by Eden on 01/09/2008 17:32:35
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  53. does anyone know of a good anti-bac product to clean up dog poo and wee that is dog friendly?
    Posted by maeve on 01/09/2008 14:12:22
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  54. How do you get burnt milk off electric stove
    Posted by Louise on 31/08/2008 18:22:35
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  55. Does anyone know how to get rid of sweaty feet smell from faux suede boots? Can you wash them in the washing machine like I do with trainers?
    Posted by steph on 31/08/2008 09:04:56
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  56. I watched a programme on a spray you made up that acted as an odour neatrolizer for puppy/dog smells in the house. I think it was part water part lavender oil? could you let me know as we just got a puppy and before the smell gets out of hand i'd like to stay on top of it. Also have a 1 year old so want something that is safe to spray.
    Posted by Julie on 31/08/2008 00:49:47
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  57. i have magnolia walls throughout the house painted in normal emulsion the kids have got dirty marks all over them and i have tried rubing them with detergent but i am worried that the paint is going to come off, and ideas please as its driving me mad
    Posted by chloe marshall on 30/08/2008 11:52:50
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  58. easy way to get the smell of any wee/nasty whiffs out of your carpets, mix together some warm water and bicarbonate of soda to make a solution and spray it on the area! this should be done after you have scrubbed it out as per below. if its really bad, sprinkle bicarb on the offending area, rub it in (with a cloth or something you dont want wee hands!) leave it for 10 mins and then hoover it up and then use the spray! also a quick tip for cleaning out scummy microwaves - mix vinegar and boiling water in a bowl, put it in the microwave on full power for ten mins, then pretty much all of the scum should come straight off!
    Posted by Anna on 30/08/2008 11:01:22
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  59. how do i get rid of the black on external upvc windows and doors
    Posted by judith laing on 29/08/2008 15:12:57
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  60. I have accidently spilt gloss on my leather settee -any tips on how to clean it off ??
    Posted by Abi Curson on 29/08/2008 13:32:30
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  61. How do you get rid of the smell of dog wee form the carpet?
    Posted by GAIL MASKELL on 28/08/2008 17:15:51
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  62. Can any one tell me how to get rid of the smell of white spirit out of a washing machine/tumble dryer? we washed a rag which was covered in white spirit and now after 2 months the washing still comes out of the machine smelling of white spirit, i do about 5 washes a week!!
    Posted by Sarah on 26/08/2008 23:30:48
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  63. NEW SERIES Always something in the pot so keep your eyes out. CLEANING TIPS - everyone feel free to answer or better my tips - they're not always guaranteed to be the best!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 26/08/2008 19:49:38
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  64. Hi Lesley Have you tried running the machine on a hot wash but otherwise empty? That should do the trick. Anyone got anything better?
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 26/08/2008 19:45:22
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  65. Hi Spy I've always found that washing the stain with COLD water first is the best way to tackle it (preferably while the blood is still wet). Once that's done, you'll need to pre-soak it with a washing soda or pre-wash detergent, then machine was it with a biological detergent on a hot wash (or as hot as the fabric allows). That should do it!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 26/08/2008 19:42:30
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  66. Hi Nicky You'll need to keep trying I'm afraid - if it's already faded, it suggests that if you keep at it, it will eventually come off. However, if you feel you're getting nowhere with it, it's time to call in the pros...
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 26/08/2008 19:35:03
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  67. Hi Amie CLEANING SILVER JEWELLERY I use half a jar of hot or cold water, some strips of aluminium foil and a tablespoon of salt. The aluminium with the salt and water acts as a magnet for the tarnish on the silver. Just drop a few pieces of silver jewelry in the mixture for a few minutes and then take it out and wipe it off - if it's not too badly tarnished, the tarnish will be gone. If your things are really badly tarnished, it still works but you may have to repeat it a couple of times. Simple!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 26/08/2008 19:31:47
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  68. Hi Joanne It's really hard to get stains out of wood - especially if you don't know what they are. I'm assuming you've tried some washing up liquid and a gentle scourer? Or perhaps tentatively a diluted solution of bleach with a soft cloth (be very careful not to overdo this, though)? Failing that, it might be a case of professional help - or rubbing down the table and repolishing. You can buy wood restorer from DIY stores - perhaps try that too before you do anything too drastic. Good luck and let us know what works
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 26/08/2008 14:13:42
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  69. Hello,I would like some advice on how to clean my oven, truthfully speaking i have not taken care of it and it really needs a good scrub! What products would you recommend? I remember when watching the show that this tip has been mentioned but unfortunately i didn't jot it down, please help!!
    Posted by sarah cawley on 26/08/2008 13:55:10
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  70. please please help me theyre is a dark hair dye stain on my carpet and i cannot remove it i have tried everything.
    Posted by Hannah...x on 26/08/2008 10:09:58
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  71. Do you have a new season coming soon to t.v.? I have seen all the UK and USA ones... and want to see new dirt on the t.v. (haha)!! Also bio washing powder is most of USA laundry detergent.
    Posted by Connie Rasmussen on 25/08/2008 21:28:37
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  72. I watched a programme a few months ago and it had on it how to clean your silver jewellery but cant remember what you used, i have a silver neclace from tiffanys and dont want to buy any products incase it goes wrong please help. Amie booth xxxx
    Posted by Amie Booth on 25/08/2008 20:57:59
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  73. how do I get sweet & sour sauce out my cream carpet I have used carpet cleaners and vanish it has fadded but is still there
    Posted by Nicky Nickols on 25/08/2008 14:56:52
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  74. I need to clean the soap scum out of my front loader washing machine. Whats the best thing?
    Posted by Lesley Daine on 25/08/2008 14:49:02
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  75. DOES ANY ONE KNOW THE US EQUIVALENT TO THE UK'S SOAP CALLED BIOLOGICAL WASH POWDER. I KNOW IT'S A LAUNDRY SOAP WITH ENZYMES?
    Posted by TONYA on 24/08/2008 19:05:02
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  76. Try using biological washing maching powder in hot water to clean smells out of your carpet (Test a small patch first) When I puppy trained both our dogs they had accidents and this got rid of even the odd hidden spot which we had missed (they can get sneaky puppies and hide!) Hope that helps. As the "scent" had gone they stopped returning to the same spot, which made it easier to train them.
    Posted by AndreA on 23/08/2008 13:36:12
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  77. Its borax and white wine vinger and salt, i think to clean a sink. You pour the salt down the sink and the borax then vinger and leave for 10 mintues and then boil the kettle and pour that down the sink. Then hopefully is should be clear. They said about it on the return visit this week on tv. Hope it works Sharon
    Posted by sharon skelton on 22/08/2008 14:03:20
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  78. i have just bought myself a new carpet and i also have a puppy that keeps peeing on the carpet now my carpet has a fishy smell..... HELP what can i do to solve this problem
    Posted by Gemma Fraser on 22/08/2008 07:36:15
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  79. Please could you let me know the best way to clean my Kitchen sink plug hole as the water is going down very slow it seems to be abit blocked what is the best cleaning fluid I should put down the plug hole to clean the pipes kind regards louise
    Posted by Louise Swarbrooke on 21/08/2008 21:01:21
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  80. How do i remove a stain from my oak wood dinning table? I do not no what the stain is, but i have tried polishing it and many products to remove the stain. It seems as if the stain has sunk in to the wood a couple of weeks back i had a chocolate table throw for the middle of the table. My children could of possibly spilt something on it as you could not see if you spilt anything on it, it could have been there for a while and sunk in to the table. Could you please help i would like to remove this stain if possible. Thank you Joanne
    Posted by joanne on 21/08/2008 20:31:29
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  81. Hi - the cornflour was 1tblspoon to a spray bottle of vinegar and water to get a streak free finish on your windows.
    Posted by Kathleen Bell on 21/08/2008 14:05:36
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  82. how do i get the smell of feet out of my lounge carpet?
    Posted by jane on 21/08/2008 07:42:03
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  83. i have cats and one always lays on my bed and get fur everywhere how can i clean it of my bed before i go to sleep. Also there is a musky smell in my room what can i do to get rid of that ?
    Posted by terri on 20/08/2008 21:01:55
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  84. How do you remove naturally an old blood stain from a shirt? Thanks
    Posted by Spy on 20/08/2008 20:51:46
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  85. I Have recently bought a Juke box and need to clean the vinyl records can you please tell me the best way. Thank you
    Posted by Julie Strong on 20/08/2008 18:58:53
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  86. Hi, I have recently moved into a student flat and the floorboards are dirty! I have used soapy water to clean most of the dirt off but I don't think they have ever been cleaned before I moved in. Can anyone suggest anything to use to clean them properly? They are original wood not laminate. Thanks
    Posted by Robyn on 20/08/2008 15:28:30
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  87. Hi Hannah The easiest thing to do here is to paint the marks with a satin paint, allow it to dry, rub it down very lightly, then just go over it with your new paint colour (probably need a couple of coats). This should stop the oil from the sticky tack leaking through the new paint colour.
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 19/08/2008 11:51:21
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  88. Hi Freya Blackcurrant juice on the ceiling. I'd laugh if it wasn't for the fact I once spent a day removing Weetabix from my kitchen ceiling... It's pretty tricky to get off once it's soaked in and dried. You can buy some good stain removers for walls, but I'm pretty sure it won't tackle Ribena. Have you tried a solution of diluted bleach? Failing that, you might have to get the paintbrush out...
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 19/08/2008 11:48:17
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  89. A bedroom needs decorating and there is blue tack marks on the painted walls. How can i get these marks off and have you got any tips on how o do this as i am going to paint the walls. thanks
    Posted by Hannah on 18/08/2008 14:24:59
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  90. HELP Please - does anyone have an answer for getting Ribena off a newly painted kitchen ceiling?!
    Posted by Freya on 18/08/2008 14:12:00
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  91. Hi Louise Really sorry to say that just about nothing will remove nail varnish. Varnish remover might fade the mark - or it might be that a professional dry cleaner can tackle it, but it's not guaranteed.
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 18/08/2008 11:59:47
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  92. Hi Diana You can get leather cleaning kits from companies such as Lakeland (www.lakelandlimited.co.uk), assuming you haven't already been successful with a damp cloth? If the marks are widespread and in an obvious place, I'd suggest testing with the kit first in a not so obvious area. If you're happy with the results, go for it. If in doubt, get a pro in to do the job for you. Good solution? Don't let anyone with shoes sit on it!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 18/08/2008 11:58:09
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  93. Hi Dianne Chewing gum on the carpet: ideally you need to harden it - if it isn't already hardened, hold an icecube (or cubes) in a plastic bag to it. Once it has, pick it off with a blunt knife, then give the carpet a good clean with a carpet cleaner that's suited to your carpet's material (ie, wool, nylon or wool/nylon mix - it'll say on the tin). Then, ban whoever brought it indoors from the house. Forever.
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes on 18/08/2008 11:55:10
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  94. Hi White vinegar and water solution ( 50/50 solutin) will get stains and smellout of carpets. The vinegar smell son goes and is better than the smell of we. I've tried eerything over the years to get cat we smell out and finally found this works.
    Posted by Carole Belton on 17/08/2008 16:34:32
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  95. hello could you please tell me what i should use to get rid of scuff marks on my dark brown leather couch please
    Posted by diana on 17/08/2008 15:39:45
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  96. I was wondering if there is a solution to take off nail varnish, as i have split it on a throw over. The colour is red.I have already put ace on it and washed it but did not work. Please help.
    Posted by Louise on 17/08/2008 10:21:13
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  97. Please can you help.... Chewing Gum on my carpet.... How do I remove it please please please HELP x
    Posted by Dianne Vickery on 17/08/2008 10:10:28
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  98. hi after watching the show on wed 13/08/2008 i noticed that there was a jam jar half full of something looking like orange juice which they were using to catch and kill flies can anybody help me as i have a terrible problem with flies and dont like fly killer is it makes the house smell funny and you have to leave the room and also you dont no were they die please help
    Posted by dean cooper on 16/08/2008 11:40:10
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  99. Hi Hannah Re your dog wee stained carpet... it kind of depends how long they've been there, but since it's obviously at least 24 hours, it might be a pro job. Have a look at the tips I've given the lady with the potty training daughter for cleaning. if that doesn't work, you'll have to call in a man (or lady) who can...
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 15/08/2008 14:50:56
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  100. Hi Sejal, That is indeed gross. In the past, I've used a scraper (the kind you'd use to remove wallpaper) to literally scoop this grime off, followed by a scrub with bleach or a really tough cleaning product and an abrasive cloth, followed by a rinse, finishing off with soapy water. Sadly, elbow grease is always the most effective option.
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 15/08/2008 14:48:49
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  101. Does anyone know how to get hair dye out of a leather couch?? Just dyed my cousins hair and he leaned back and got dye on the back of the sofa
    Posted by Lisa Wright on 15/08/2008 14:46:57
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  102. Hi Katrina Cornflour? Are you sure about that?! It might have been vinegar, which is a traditional window-cleaning substance, diluted with lots of water to create a weak solution. My personal feeling though is that it makes your rooms pretty smelly, so abit of elbow grease, some soapy water, a squeegee, a lint-free (preferably E-Cloth) and you're there. It's not quick, it's messy, but you get a shine... Failing that, pay someone to do it...
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 15/08/2008 14:46:05
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  103. Hi Marie I've got polished marble floors at home and I find that a simple solution of diluted washing up liquid does not leave (very much of) a residue. To buff out any that is left, I charge around the room with a couple of E-Cloths strapped to my feet! (I'm sure there are better ways of doing it, but it's fun...). Anyone else?
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 15/08/2008 14:42:57
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  104. Don't forget everyone, to check out other users' tips, above, and to leave your own - you may find the solution you're looking for there. Other users, please feel free to pitch in with a reply if you have a good cleaning tip or solution - mine might not always be the best! Lucy
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 15/08/2008 14:41:11
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  105. Ahhh, Emma, I'm right there with you - my daughter's at the same stage. Can I just check you're mopping it up right - if it's on a carpet, you need to flush it with cold water and blot blot blot before you sponge it with carpet shampoo (otherwise, you're just effectively moving the wee about!). If the smell persists, you need to buy a deodoriser, such as Febreze - try the supermarket. Good luck!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 15/08/2008 14:39:40
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  106. I have never had a problem of cockroaches. All of a sudden now i see little creatures moving on kitchen/table tops... i have used RAID sprays but it doesn't seem to help. The house is alreday infested.. to the extent that we often see it now in the bedroom upstairs. I have no idea how to get rid of them all together. I am following the cleaning tips for preventing but what about controlling it now that its population is growing immensely !!
    Posted by gurpreet on 15/08/2008 14:22:10
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  107. I have spilt orange and mango squash on my carpet that smells horrid, I feel like I have tried everything to get the smell out, but it will not go. Any suggestions?!
    Posted by Stephanie Lee on 15/08/2008 14:03:27
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  108. I have been cleaning and cleaning with loads of products but I still think there is a foosty smell downstairs. I have laminate, a couple of rugs and a dog. I hoover daily and have also been having to mop with floor wipes daily and I can't get rid of the foosty smell. Help
    Posted by linny on 15/08/2008 12:47:00
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  109. my toddler is in the middle of potty training.when she has an accident i get the disinfectant out straight away and scrub,scrub,scrub.no matter how many times i have cleaned, i can still pick up the smell of little wee wees in some of the areas!what can i do???
    Posted by emma on 14/08/2008 21:18:58
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  110. I have a polished marble floor in my living room, I have tried every product but all leave a residue and when you walk on it it marks very easy. Can you let me know what products will work best I currently wash it then buff it,this takes forever and as soon as you walk on it it marks
    Posted by marie williams on 14/08/2008 14:31:39
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  111. to clean a dirty lampshade have a basin of warm water and half a lid of fabric softner (depending on how big the lampshade and dirtiness) also when you turn the lamp on the room will smell lovely from the fabric softner
    Posted by lauren on 14/08/2008 14:14:02
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  112. I watched the programme last night for the first time and found some of the tips for cleaning fab, unfortunately I missed the consistency of cornflour to water for cleaning windows, I think it was water, could someone let me know what the tip was, as I can't clean windows to save my life, I have tried everything and my windows always always smear
    Posted by katrina on 14/08/2008 11:55:33
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  113. since we moved into our house i have been trying to clean the top of my kitchen cupboards and cooker. they are covered with grease and are really sticky and yellow, dont know if they have been ever cleaned. have tried all different products, and cleaned it about a million times, but nothing is shifting it. please help what i can do to get them clean. thanks
    Posted by sejal rabheru on 13/08/2008 21:36:38
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  114. to get rid of spider webs in the corner of your room... just get a broom (but make sure wet it first) then go around the corners.
    Posted by summer on 13/08/2008 21:13:47
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  115. how do you get dog wee stains out of carpets??
    Posted by Hannah on 13/08/2008 20:58:28
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  116. Hi there A Hopwood Sorry to hear about your son's trainers. Ermm... assuming it's not actually cat pee, it's almost certainly caused by a build up of bacteria because he's not let his shoes air properly after wearing them. It might be too late for this pair, but... you can buy deodorising sprays (try somewhere like John Lewis or a good local dept store), then encourage him to a) not wear them every single day, b) put them somewhere they can air properly when he's taken them off or c) stuff them with newspaper once he's taken them off - this should help to soak up some of the moisture and (therefore) smells. Failing that, you might have to ban them from the house. Anyone else got any good ideas?
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 12/08/2008 16:06:12
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  117. Hi Gilly, I'd suggest, to be on the safe side, that you use a leather cleaning kit - you can buy them from companies such as Lakeland - try this one: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/complete-leather-care-kit/F/keyword/Leather/product/4505
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 12/08/2008 15:58:20
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  118. Hi Lori Go to our cleaning landing page: http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/how-clean-is-your-house/ It's got lots of helpful info on there already - and there's loads more to come in the future. Any users want to share more tips - post them here
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 12/08/2008 15:56:41
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  119. Hi, How can I get general info from here about cleaning. I love your show. Thanks Lori
    Posted by Lori Mason on 12/08/2008 00:02:22