15
Jun
Tess, Auckland
To clean burnt pots, cut a lemon in half, squeeze the juice and rub the lemon on the burnt area, then scrub with goldilocks or the steel pot mitts which are a lot cheaper. I find the burnt-on food comes off easily.
Category Archives: Cleaners
15
Jun
Reader, Reporoa.
When applied with a damp cloth says baking soda is good for cleaning sinks, basins, polishing stainless steel, deodorising and cleaning thermos flasks.
15
Jun
TM, Waiuku.
Use Baking Soda and White Vinegar to unblock drains. After the commercial drain cleaner failed I used the above (1/2 Litre water to half a packet of Baking Soda) and left it for 15 mins to bubble away then turned the hot water tap on for several mins. Drain cleared.
15
Jun
D.G.
Sprinkle baking soda on the bath without water and use brush to scrub off build up of oils from bodies.
15
Jun
KASW, Waikanae.
Baby wipes are wonderful for removing fly-spots from walls and ceilings.
14
Jun
J.H., Edgecumbe.
If I run out of wool wash when doing my woollies I use some shampoo. Also use it to wash combs & hair brushes, once a week I give them a good soak.
14
Jun
Maggie, Tauranga.
When moving into a newly built house, take time to rub the glass walls of the shower with “Turtle Wax.” Then polish off. We have been living in our home now for 3 years and taking care to wipe down the walls after each shower, have scum free glass. We were advised to repeat this […]
14
Jun
Maggie, Tauranga.
If you do not want to fight scum on your shower walls, then use shower gel. We have a motor home and when using soap the smell when emptying our grey tank, (sink, shower water,) was horrendous. Now there isn’t a smell at all.
14
Jun
Jacks Nan, Christchurch.
For a cheap fabric conditioner I use a few drops of either tee tree, lavender or eucalyptus oil to the final rinse.
14
Jun
Dennis, Tokoroa.
Try using clothes washing powder for cleaning your oily/greasey hands. Works a treat and is very cost effective.