Tried and tested useful household tips

[corneyAmber]

duriz:

:hi5: maid


Jif (I think now it's Cif) is great.

Really? :? You mean it is called Cif now? :? Goodness, shows when was the last time I bought a bottle. :oops: I still have one under the sink, that's why!

[duriz]

25hourmaid:

duriz:

:hi5: maid


Jif (I think now it's Cif) is great.

Really? :? You mean it is called Cif now? :? Goodness, shows when was the last time I bought a bottle. :oops: I still have one under the sink, that's why!

Hehe.
Yes it's called Cif now.
LKVM also uses it

Quick go use your Jif and clean your house, maid ! :lol:

[BigDevil]

Hmmm...seems a lot of recommendations for Cif (yes, maid...even I know it's called Cif now )


But what if it's not a smooth surface? Actually, Mrs Big D is trying to clean the filters from the hood. They are kind of like a wire mesh. Any good suggestions how best to clean them?

[duriz]

BigDevil:

Hmmm...seems a lot of recommendations for Cif (yes, maid...even I know it's called Cif now )


But what if it's not a smooth surface? Actually, Mrs Big D is trying to clean the filters from the hood. They are kind of like a wire mesh. Any good suggestions how best to clean them?

1. Soak in a solution of baking powder and water.
Brush with a wire sponge or wash with a rag.

2. Or wet the mesh first, then coat it lightly with baking soda.
Rinse under running water and use a wire sponge or rag.

3. Soak or spray with Mr Muscle or Cif, then use the same method as above.

[duriz]

BigDevil:

Hmmm...seems a lot of recommendations for Cif (yes, maid...even I know it's called Cif now )

:rotflmao:

Call yourself maid indeed.
EXPOSED!

No more maid than a taitai :lol:

[corneyAmber]

Haha, yes, maid exposed! :oops:


Now that you mention about baking soda, perhaps BigD can consider adding baking soda to those spray containers that we use for ironing and then spray it into those wire mesh area? I use that to clean the inside of my oven.

[BigDevil]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Will let Mrs BigD know.

[Fuzz]

Anyone has good tips for getting rid of house lizards? I don’t want to kill them, just repel them. They really freak me out!! I bought the ridsect lizard spray and the electronic device to plug in. Both don’t seem to be v effective. I still find lizards in my house and somehow especially when hubby is not at home! Help!

[Fairy]

Does anyone have any good tips to share regarding how to effectively get rid of house ants? I’ve tried using ants baits, the type that comes in a box of 5 or 6 packets, to no avail.

[cnimed]

I have the same problem. I not only get house ants, but also garden ants ( the big ones) and recently, a lot of flying ants. Two contributing causes - plants from outside touching my windows, so everytime it rains, they run into my apt for shelter. Recently I discovered a leak in my kitchen cupboard. Ants will look for water sources, and they have been going for that. I thought I had dried the kitchen area very well, but I had missed out on the leak. Maybe you can check your house to see what is sustaining them.