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*I use Epsom salts as fabric softener...saves TONS of money and is dirt cheap and natural too! It lives in a big Itty Bitty Bin by the washer
NB: dont buy the Faulding box from the supermarket, buy it loose by the kilo from PantryMan or a health food shop or its not cheaper :)
*Oregano is a REALLY powerful cleaner...if you have a plant, once you use the leaves, boil the stalks in water and leave to to steep until cold then just refill a Spray bottle...works for EVERYTHING ;)
*Soda water is the best thing for shining stainless steel - its a lil professional secret ...just pour it on and polish off with a clean dry tea towel and you dont have to worry about it scratching or anything!
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When your sink sponge gets old or pongy, cut off one corner and designate it the "floor sponge". That way you still get to use something which still "works" for a bit longer and everyone in your house can instantly tell which sponge to use for floor spills.
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Hi All,
Quick tip with those without a dryer (I live in North Queensland so my washing dries in 30mins or so).
I hang the clothes so everyone gets a line - me, hubby, 3 kids. That way, when you are taking it off (and folding as you go), you are already 'sorting' into their piles so when you put them away you don't have to sort and fold. Also, I use my pool fence to hang sheets and towels - esp. great with our king size doona and miniture size clothes line.
I also don't use pegs. If you hang it properly, they don't fall off. I hate pegs and my kids are always stealing them and it takes half the time to hang, and take off. I know this sounds weird, but whatever works for you!!
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Ok - here is my fantastic tip!
Is the bottom of your kettle or urn dirty, rusty etc from buildup? Or does the water taste metaliic? Simply put some water in with a good dose of white vinegar (like 400ml or so to get it really clean) and put it on to boil (i took the lid off so it would boil for longer!). It magically goes shiny and clean. Then just rinse it out :)
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No one has posted in ages, but AWESOME thread.
EDIT : Hooray for the old lemon in microwave trick AND vinegar in kettle.. Been scrubbing both for weeks, and after trying these tricks they are sparkling in seconds!! MUCH appreciation here!!
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^^ Lemon and water for the microwave really does work
I also find water and dish liquid pretty much get most stains out of carpets, lounges etc as long as you do it immediately
In terms of a cleaning schedule I love a Periodic Table of Cleaning Real Simple did a few years back - I uploaded it here since it is no longer up on their site - http://i.imgur.com/FD6UG.png
