How to make hidden storage space
If you're looking for extra places to put things and can't seem to find any, don't despair. Your home is full of extra storage space; you just have to know where to look for it. Here are some tips on where to find it and how to make the most of ... [... more]
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How to descale a Magimix
Details of how to descale a magimix, Cooking tips, recipes, kitchen tips, cookery, Advice, hints, help, tips and information on everyday problems like anniversaries, dates, quizzes, numbers etc., Put these items into a pint of water; include the ... [... more]
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MAKE IT LAST
Caring for Area rugs, Sisal area rugs, oriental area rugs, navajo area rugs, stain removal on area rugs, Advice, hints, help, tips and information on everyday problems like stain removal, recipes, diy, puzzles, music, gardening, babies, plants, ... [... more]
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DEODORANT TO GREASE
Sponge with a hydrogen peroxide solution (20 volume strength 1 part to 6 parts water) then apply neat liquid detergent to the area. Wash in the usual way. A build up may be impossible to remove. Regular treatment with "Scratch cover" polish ... [... more]
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TAR TO WINES AND SPIRITS
Carefully remove anything remaining on surface and soften with a glycerine solution (1 part to 2 parts water). Gently dab with lighter fuel, which acts as a solvent, and then with a cloth which has been dampened in warm water. To remove tar from ... [... more]
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HAIR LACQUER TO LIPSTICK
Soak in a solution of warm biological detergent and wash in the usual way. Treat any remaining stain with a grease solvent. Dab lightly with either methylated spirits or grease solvent, a cotton wool bud is ideal for this purpose. Wash as ... [... more]
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Adhesive to Blood
CANDLE WAX - CURRY # DEODORANT - GREASE # HAIR LACQUER - LIPSTICK METAL POLISH - OIL # PAINT - STICKY MARKS # TAR - WINES/SPIRITS Rinse or soak in lukewarm water, then wash in heavy duty detergent. Soak in salted cold water, or warm detergent ... [... more]
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Leather Types
This is always a very difficult one to answer as there are many different types of leather, finishes, and dyes - all of which need different treatments. Before undertaking any cleaning or remedies it is essential to identify the type of leather ... [... more]
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Candle wax - Curry
ADHESIVE - BLOOD # DEODORANT - GREASE # HAIR LACQUER - LIPSTICK METAL POLISH - OIL # PAINT - STICKY MARKS # TAR - WINES/SPIRITS Alternatively, heat the bowl of a metal spoon, place a piece of damp paper over the wax and rub with the hot spoon. ... [... more]
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METAL POLISH TO OIL
HAIR LACQUER - LIPSTICK # PAINT - STICKY MARKS # TAR - WINES/SPIRITS Carefully remove any excess with absorbent paper then dab with white spirit. Allow to dry then brush off any powdery deposit. Wash in detergent in the usual way. Soften with a ... [... more]
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Adhesive to Blood
How to remove stains such as adhesive stains, beer stains, blood stains from fabric, carpet and upholstery To remove blood from clothing treat with hydrogen peroxide, then launder as normal. CANDLE WAX - CURRY # DEODORANT - GREASE # HAIR LACQUER ... [... more]
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TAR TO WINES AND SPIRITS
How to remove tar stains, wine stains, tippex stains, urine, vomit and water marks from fabric, upholstery, carpets and furniture Carefully remove anything remaining on surface and soften with a glycerine solution (1 part to 2 parts water). ... [... more]
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