Household hints

**Maggy J** · 10-12-2005, 19:00

I did try to find such a thread but couldn't find it..I think we do need one..

So please if you are seeking a household hint or have a good one to pass on please post it here.

As I'm looking for one I will ask if anyone can tell me how to remove the sticky residue left after scraping a label off a nicely varnished wood product that I cannot soak in water.As it is meant for food use I do need to remove the label but without harming the surface and without making it toxic.Anyone got any suggestions.

The only household hint I can offer is to remove red wine soak it with white wine..However I've not tried it myself mainly because I'd rather drink the wine.

Theodoric · 10-12-2005, 19:10

If you spill milk in the fridge, wipe it with a sodium bicarbonate solution to prevent the fridge smelling.

50420 · 10-12-2005, 19:22

if you eat like a pig and have a habit of getting food down your front... dampen the stain wit a little water, apply a small amount of shaving foam and agitate with an old toothbrush until foam has gone....dry the damp patch and the stain should be gone :-)

10-12-2005, 19:25

If you start a thread, spell Household with an e!

Sorry Cog, I'm a bad man and will severely punish myself, maybe by strapping myself to an armchair in front of X Factor.

There's a household hint. Don't watch X Factor.

I'm useless in the house, so I'm going to be useless on this thread. As you'll have gathered!

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

I did try to find such a thread but couldn't find it..I think we do need one..

So please if you are seeking a household hint or have a good one to pass on please post it here.

As I'm looking for one I will ask if anyone can tell me how to remove the sticky residue left after scraping a label off a nicely varnished wood product that I cannot soak in water.As it is meant for food use I do need to remove the label but without harming the surface and without making it toxic.Anyone got any suggestions.

Lighter fluid?

tick · 10-12-2005, 19:51

any spray can
it the propellant that moves the stain.

bb31 · 10-12-2005, 19:56

Hairspray will remove marker pen - a tip given to me previosly from anqua- and it definately works!!!

Angua · 10-12-2005, 19:56

Permanant marker pen on hard surfaces) can be removed by spraying with hairspray and wiping clean.

After chopping onions or garlic rinse hands in cold water and wipe wet hands round a stainless steel sink.

luftys · 10-12-2005, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

As I'm looking for one I will ask if anyone can tell me how to remove the sticky residue left after scraping a label off a nicely varnished wood product that I cannot soak in water.As it is meant for food use I do need to remove the label but without harming the surface and without making it toxic.Anyone got any suggestions.

Have you tryed a Hairdryer only on warm,and a soft cloth to wipe it off

Chimaera · 10-12-2005, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

As I'm looking for one I will ask if anyone can tell me how to remove the sticky residue left after scraping a label off a nicely varnished wood product that I cannot soak in water.As it is meant for food use I do need to remove the label but without harming the surface and without making it toxic.Anyone got any suggestions.

Have you tried baby oil to get the residue off? Or WD 40? Put the oil on the residue and leave it for a minute or two to soak in, then scrape off with a blunt knife. That's how they did it on 'How Clean Is Your House'!

Paul · 10-12-2005, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

I did try to find such a thread but couldn't find it..I think we do need one..

So please if you are seeking a household hint or have a good one to pass on please post it here.

As I'm looking for one I will ask if anyone can tell me how to remove the sticky residue left after scraping a label off a nicely varnished wood product that I cannot soak in water.As it is meant for food use I do need to remove the label but without harming the surface and without making it toxic.Anyone got any suggestions.

The only household hint I can offer is to remove red wine soak it with white wine..However I've not tried it myself mainly because I'd rather drink the wine.

how to remove stickers

luftys · 10-12-2005, 22:18

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Have you tried baby oil to get the residue off?

Chimaera · 10-12-2005, 22:19

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Originally Posted by luftys

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Have you tried baby oil to get the residue off?

Perve!

You can use it for innocent purposes too, Luftys!

**Maggy J** · 10-12-2005, 22:31

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Originally Posted by luftys

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Have you tried baby oil to get the residue off?

Those who can't contribute a household hint please leave the thread.

punky · 10-12-2005, 23:25

Nail varish remover is best for sticky residue. Should be fine for a wood if it has no veneered or fancy finishes, but try it in an inconspicuos place first.

Failing that, A hair dryer, soapy water and elbow grease works wonders but DON'T tie a rag to the hair dryer as someone here suggested, as this will block the ventilation which could cause the hair dryer to overheat and burn out.

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Another one, to remove grass stains, rub with alcohol, it breaks down the chlorophyll.

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Another one, to remove chewing gum, freeze it.

luftys · 10-12-2005, 23:52

Candle wax on carpet
cover wax with thick brown paper then use an iron on paper