Tried and tested useful household tips

[sssdarlings]

wishababy:

any tips to remove the cigar smell from cars?

Baking soda is proven deodorizer. Sprinkle some (generously if you like) all over car interior.... leave for awhile or overnight. Vacuum the powder and the foul smell would have been removed.

Dried orange/ lemon peels or cinnamon sticks with essential oils are great air fresheners.

I use ground coffee (FOC from starbucks) for body scrub. And this is wonderful deodorizer for the bathroom ;))

Regarding baking soda residue- I also find traces after cleaning. I take it that I have not rinsed enough and just wipe/ rinse once more til there is no more traces left.

[wishababy]

thanks for the advise, don’t think DH will allow me to sprinkle the powder all over his car, on the seats, floor esp.

[LOLMum]

when smoking in car, should lower the window (just a bit would do).


upon reaching home, wipe all the car seats with wet wipes and spray air freshener.

[Musicstar]

I bought the stainless steel powder to clean the pot . It is very clean and no white stain.

LOLMum:

i am using baking soda too for my oven and pots. but i notice a white stain on areas i wiped on after it dried. i have to use a wet cloth to wipe it off again.

:? anyone has the same experience?

[LOLMum]

Musicstar:

I bought the stainless steel powder to clean the pot . It is very clean and no white stain.

LOLMum:

i am using baking soda too for my oven and pots. but i notice a white stain on areas i wiped on after it dried. i have to use a wet cloth to wipe it off again.

:? anyone has the same experience?

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thanks musicstar

[sssdarlings]

If anyone is keen to make own wipes-


http://pinterest.com/pin/283598324/

I have tried with Tupperware All-purpose cleaner. You can add baby shampoo or baby bath to make baby wipes....

[24hr-mum]

kiasimom:

autumnbronze:

Kiasimom,


Interesting thread

My mom taught me this trick of putting cloves (a type of spice) in the kitchen cabinet and also in the cabinet under the sink so as to 'drive away' the cockroaches.

So I just scatter a few in all my kitchen cabinets. We (my mom and I) do not have any major problems with roaches so far :xedfingers:

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Hi autumnbronze,

That's amazing. I will try this method as I hate cockroaches :-([/quote


do u hv to change the clover or pandan leaves aft some time?

[24hr-mum]

Busymom:

autumnbronze:

Kiasimom,


Interesting thread

My mom taught me this trick of putting cloves (a type of spice) in the kitchen cabinet and also in the cabinet under the sink so as to 'drive away' the cockroaches.


So I just scatter a few in all my kitchen cabinets. We (my mom and I) do not have any major problems with roaches so far :xedfingers:

I love the smell of cloves!

and boy do I hates roaches! Will try it as soon as we buy some cloves this weekend!

is it must change the cloves regularly after they dry up?

[24hr-mum]

wildboys:

BigDevil:

We have one in the freezer and one in the fridge too....but remember that
the box must be opened and the baking soda exposed.

Thanks for pointing that out For me I'm afraid that my kids will spill the powder, I scoop out the baking soda into a recycled box with cover and punch holes on the cover to \"expose\" them. It works too

Oh yah, I also put some baking soda in my dish washing detergent, it will make the cleaning more effective. Also read that it will be less harsh on the hands.... not sure about this though maybe my hands already \"seasoned\"?!

need to change the baking soda after some time?

[angelineosh]

Anyone know how to clean kitchen cabinet inner wall/shelves

1) patches of orange stain (i thk it caused by rust)
2) stain covered by white paint
3) mark/stain from removing brown glossy masking tapes.

I hv an irresponsible tenant who did this to my kitchen cabinet. Just got back my flat.

Thank you in advance for your advice.