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Easy way to wash a comb - especially someone elses!
Just pop it in the washing machine with a colour or dark wash - Easy! Penny D
How can I remove grease marks from silk garments?
Use just a tiny amount of Cornflour, rub into stain, leave for a few minutes and then brush away the grease mark. Ann T
How can I remove stubborn grease from my car windows(inside and out)?
Put a little bit off vinegar on some kitchen paper and wipe your windows. Leave a window open for ten minutes to make sure your car doesn't smell like a chip shop though! Zoe H
How can I remove stubborn stains from the shelves in my oven?
Use washing powder,the cheapest will do,it cuts through grease far easier. Carol S
What is a cheap alternative for cleaning tarnished silver cutlery
Screw silver foil into balls and place in boiling water with your silver cutlery,after a few minutes they come out like new. Sue H
How can I get rid of stains on my hands when washing doesn't remove it?
Rub a lemon on the stained area, removes ground in dirt easily. Linda
How can I get the shimmer back in my diamond?
Use a drop of gin or whiskey. Karen H
How can I get the grime off the back of the washing machine powder drawer?
mix a solution of water and vinegar, spray and leave for a while, rinse well with clean water. Nikki
A cheap alternative to expensive decorating wipes.
Baby wipes are much cheaper and ideal for mopping up those paint spots Nikki
Is there any way I can make my washing powder go further?
You will need less powder in your machine if you add a good tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda to each load; this will also soften the water and loosen stubborn stains. Karen H
How can I make my candles burn for longer?
Place them in the freezer for a few hours before use. Karen H
