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Post by meandog on Oct 10, 2006 18:58:26 GMT 12
This is the place to seek some help or give some advice to a poster who has a problem. Even old wives tales would be welcome as well as the tried and tested ones.
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Post by OasisNZ on Oct 10, 2006 19:09:14 GMT 12
Red wine on the carpet? The "ooops, better fix that right up", AND the "ooooooh bugger didn't notice that last night" please
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Post by meandog on Oct 10, 2006 19:36:10 GMT 12
Tannins,alcohol beverages,berries,coffee. DON"T USE SOAP,they set the stain,wash normally using detergent.If you can not wash immediately,blot up as much stain as possible.Sponge with water,wipe with a dry cloth. Be more careful next time. LOL
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 10, 2006 19:49:35 GMT 12
My hairdresser friend from Switzerland told me to use a little bit of olive oil on the tips of my long hair. I usually do it the night before I wash them and it really helps to get split ends under control. She said oilve oil is the only oil which doesn't really stick to the hair but nurishes it. Maybe someone would like to try that too. Don't worry it washes out easily.
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Post by meandog on Oct 11, 2006 6:18:08 GMT 12
I have to find some hair first, I part my hair with a towel. LMAO.
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Post by meandog on Oct 12, 2006 11:56:47 GMT 12
1 table spoon of ammonia and 1 table spoon of dish wash liqiud makes a very cheap efficient floor cleaner
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 12, 2006 11:59:45 GMT 12
Can you use it on any floor?
What do you suggest for restoring old rubber? We have an old rubber bit which is discoloured and a little bit brittle.
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Post by meandog on Oct 12, 2006 15:48:49 GMT 12
I have only used it on lino tiles and vinyl flooring covering. If your rubber bit is getting brittle I would suggest looking at replacement in the future.
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 12, 2006 17:47:59 GMT 12
I have only used it on lino tiles and vinyl flooring covering. If your rubber bit is getting brittle I would suggest looking at replacement in the future. It is the knob on an old hydrometer. Quite a strange looking thing and I wonder where to get one.
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Post by meandog on Oct 12, 2006 18:09:43 GMT 12
Probably no longer available, but hey my mates refer to me as the "master of methods' so post a pic and I may even be able to make a replacement. ( It is not stuffed until I say so) LMAO.
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 12, 2006 18:22:02 GMT 12
Probably no longer available, but hey my mates refer to me as the "master of methods' so post a pic and I may even be able to make a replacement. ( It is not stuffed until I say so) LMAO. Here is a photo of this hydrometer. The frontbit is worse than the top.
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Post by meandog on Oct 12, 2006 18:50:26 GMT 12
Well Ivyplus I thought it was an expensive hydrometer, but those are really throw aways when they get to that stage. Quite reasonable to buy I thought. The joys of modern technology.LOL
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 12, 2006 18:53:21 GMT 12
Well Ivyplus I thought it was an expensive hydrometer, but those are really throw aways when they get to that stage. Quite reasonable to buy I thought. The joys of modern technology.LOL For me this one is more a collectable than for use. I love old things. I don't even know how old this one is. Probably not that old.
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Post by meandog on Oct 12, 2006 18:59:14 GMT 12
Well I had one almost identical back approx 1976 and a young boy working for me decided to get into mischief when my back was turned and filled it with paint.
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 12, 2006 19:03:35 GMT 12
Well I had one almost identical back approx 1976 and a young boy working for me decided to get into mischief when my back was turned and filled it with paint. Haha! Did he squirt?
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Post by meandog on Oct 12, 2006 19:17:14 GMT 12
No but his botty was well kicked when I discovered what he had done. Grrrrrr!
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 12, 2006 19:20:34 GMT 12
No but his botty was well kicked when I discovered what he had done. Grrrrrr! I try to imagine! Was is oil paint?
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Post by meandog on Oct 20, 2006 7:23:25 GMT 12
To remove labels from jars and bottles that have that stubborn adhesive. There is a product called 'De-Solv-It' but it is very expensive for the amount of times one has to apply to get the results. It is about $7 for 100mls. Well there is another product available called Kumclean. This is designed for softening paint brushes etc. but it does a great job of removing these labels. Be warned it is inflammable so care should be taken. It is approx $10 litre. It should only be used on glass surfaces as plastic will in most cases melt. It breaks down with water.
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Post by ivyplus on Oct 23, 2006 11:11:10 GMT 12
What can be done against squeecky window wipers!
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Post by meandog on Oct 23, 2006 12:11:22 GMT 12
Try washing the windscreen with some dish wash detergent.
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