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Our dishwasher has decided its broken Our dishwasher is a kleenmaid and they no longer make parts for it, its also around 12 years old.... Beck-Lexi-Cohen – Tuesday 11 January 04:28am	11 replies	Just bought a bosch, several of my friends have it and rave how good it is...cannot wait for it to arrive. has a water rating of 4.5... bub12 – Tuesday 11 January 08:59am
What's your favourite kitchen appliance??? As the title suggests... In terms of flavour of the month what is your favourite kitchen applian... CherryPops86 – Sunday 09 January 09:36am	22 replies	My slow cooker... it's fab!! Former Member – Tuesday 11 January 02:53am
Need your storage I really need all of your ideas. We totally run out of room in our house and i maded a list of th... my_little_blessings – Sunday 09 January 06:15am	14 replies	if ur hubby doesnt want to pull the cot down then just use it t store all the baby stuff in. put the stuff u are keeping under it a... my_little_blessings – Sunday 09 January 11:17pm
Natural Washing Powders/Liquids Can anyone recommend a natural clothes washing powder/liquid (frontloader)? DS's eczema has flar... Former Member – Sunday 09 January 05:24am	2 replies	I was going to recommend soap nuts but I've been beaten to it I have been using them for about 2 years now, they're great, and SO c... Former Member – Sunday 09 January 09:13am
Help removing vomit smell We cleaned our lovely material covered lounge setting to sell on ebay. The very next day, DD2 vom... COFFEEHOLIC – Friday 07 January 07:57pm	3 replies	I'm in NSW. I have tried the vinegar/water/dishwashing liquid solution I read somewhere. If that fails, I'm going to try this...I ... COFFEEHOLIC – Friday 07 January 11:00pm
bathroom reno For those that have frameless or semi-frameless showers or bath showers, do you find that you sti... 2 little blondies – Wednesday 05 January 08:15pm	7 replies	THAT BATH IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!! i want one! im playing around witht he planner now to see how it will fit. we have a huge hug... lissiii – Wednesday 05 January 10:52pm
How often do you....? Hey ladies, I was wondering (while sitting here bored as hell, trawling the internet LOL) how o... Marmy61 – Wednesday 05 January 12:42am	39 replies	Hi hun I usually wash twice a week & up to 4 loads each time. It is just me, DH & DS normally. Have stepDD with us for 5 weeks, s... Former Member – Wednesday 05 January 10:39am
MOULD!!! Hi, We are in Central Queensland, and I am having a constant issue with mould. I feel like I am ... yep-kiwi – Monday 03 January 09:14pm	1 reply	Hi, We are in Central Queensland, and I am having a constant issue with mould. I feel like I am forever spraying mould with Oz Cle... Former Member – Monday 03 January 09:22pm
Defogging Mirrors? My mister and I just moved into a house with an old bathroom, and for some strange reason every t... Nostrum – Friday 31 December 05:20am	1 reply	Hi there Do you have a fan in the bathroom? It will help immensely & help protect against mould on the walls & ceilings. Try hot ... Former Member – Friday 31 December 06:31am
Help please!! - chocolate milk + mattress :( Im hoping someone has some magical solution to get chocolate milk off of a mattress. My DD 3 tipp... sweetcady – Thursday 30 December 11:31pm	3 replies	gulp It was a proper mattress to, I think I may try the pro clean first. Do you think one of the machines you hire from the supe... ~DJ~ – Friday 31 December 12:03am
can anyone help? laundry question... DH is at home today, kids are at daycare, I am at work and I asked him to do one thing. Wash our... justonemore=3 – Thursday 30 December 09:51pm	4 replies	I'd give Dylon Run-Away a try. You can buy it from the supermarket where the washing powder is. I have used it before with success.... missy_83h – Friday 31 December 12:01am
The great toy cull and general clean up I'm having a breather on day 2 of a massive toy cull and clean up. This has become a beyond mass... 2 little blondies – Thursday 30 December 04:04am	14 replies	I buy it from the local Chemist. Cool ta Former Member – Thursday 30 December 07:58pm
Fleas in carpet :( Can i ever really get rid of them??? Ever since we brought this place, the 1st summer fleas star... Former Member – Tuesday 28 December 08:34pm	6 replies	I have heard (but haven't actually tried myself) that you can sprinkle the carpet with salt and leave it for a while, then vaccuum ... missyme* – Wednesday 29 December 07:13am
Cleaning other people's mess Before I moved, I used to have a cleaner come in once a week and I was thinking about getting ano... Kat + 3 Kittens – Thursday 23 December 08:38am	2 replies	also your not emotionally attached to other peoples stuff.... there for you don't get distracted when your cleaning subzero – Thursday 23 December 09:10am
Shower Screen Cleaning Have a clear shower screen, and i can not get the scum off. Its like its embedded in the glass so... mumm – Saturday 18 December 01:34am	11 replies	I use the Valida bathroom mop. It is so easy to use and save hours of cleaning... even DH loves it. AnitaO – Tuesday 21 December 02:09am
Dishwashers My dishwasher is beyond repair and need another one. I asked the repairman should I get a more ex... 4littleangels – Thursday 16 December 11:29pm	20 replies	We've just bought a Smeg but it's still sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor so I don't know how good it is yet We were told ... Former Member – Saturday 18 December 12:12am
Holes in shirts Hi, At the beginning of the year, I noticed tiny little holes at the bottom of my cotton t-shirts... lovemylittlemen – Sunday 28 November 06:55am	2 replies	You may have carpet beetle! We have them and are quite hard to get rid of. They are tiny little bugs that are sort of a grey/green... mudpies – Sunday 28 November 07:28am
Quick steam mop q =D Sooo... you would think by now I would know how to use my steam mop properly haha but it seems I'... Former Member – Saturday 27 November 03:48am	7 replies	LMAO I think our DH's must be related Mine also pinches all my good TW to measure things....he recently used some TW containers to... Former Member – Saturday 27 November 05:03am
Cleaning help... Hi there everyone. Just a quick post to see if anyone could explain it to me or cure my mopping ... luvmylife – Thursday 25 November 05:08am	7 replies	Thanks for all the replies!! I have asked DH to get me a steam mop for Christmas - I want the Haan Steam Mop as it says I can do the... luvmylife – Friday 26 November 12:23am
if you have or used to have a cleaner as the title states, how much did you or do you pay per hour for a cleaner? If you were paying s... M2A+1ontheway – Wednesday 24 November 08:30pm	6 replies	I get the house done for 2 hours a week for $40 cash. Nodrog – Thursday 25 November 02:01am
Split system airconditioners... Hi all, I moved into a rental in October and the only form of aircon is a split system in the l... IzaakandKyans*Mum – Tuesday 23 November 06:01am	6 replies	Thanks J. It is a fairly large system in an average sized open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room and i have had the hall door op... Former Member – Tuesday 23 November 10:11pm
Calling all experienced mummies! ??? Breastfed baby poo so it either a lovely green or yellow and she always manages to roll off ... Tejaellu – Thursday 18 November 07:19pm	6 replies	what were you thinking? white carpets??LOL haha I should've added that the worst part is that we're renting!!! Tejaellu – Saturday 20 November 08:41am
I ordered a steam cleaner thingy hope its good.Our house needs a good clean and I am a bit lazy,the steam mop we have ... vkw – Tuesday 19 October 10:29pm	7 replies	I've been looking at steam cleaners and found the one on deals direct but not sure if it does a good job! Have you got yours yet and... ~MLE~ – Saturday 20 November 04:25am
Tile grout Does anyone have any tips or know of a cleaning product to clean grout? My whole house is tiled ... Beck-Lexi-Cohen – Friday 12 November 02:36am	2 replies	We had a problem with mould in the shower at our old place. It was awful and we tried every cleaning product on the market and I did... mrsbullfrog – Friday 12 November 02:49am
renting to offsett mortgage repayments?? ok so our mortgage has just gone up again... and thinking of options of what we can do, wondering... lissiii – Sunday 07 November 09:33am	9 replies	ok so our mortgage has just gone up again... and thinking of options of what we can do, wondering if there is anone who rents out t... Former Member – Monday 08 November 08:13pm
another washing question ok so silly question but where do u put it?in the prewash tray section or in with the detergent? ... gemini5000 – Tuesday 05 October 03:04am	3 replies	I usually do half normal powder (Omo Matic) and half Vanish/ Napisan and both go in the normal wash tray. I never do a pre-wash. ... ozzyturn – Friday 05 November 02:07am
ironing we iron nearly every item of clothing in this house and with 2 sick kids, work and getting a back... ^Mumto2Ts^ – Wednesday 03 November 10:50pm	21 replies	I'm ex-defence force hence I don't iron ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!! And I never polish my shoes or make my bed properly either (well, you... thetinyone – Thursday 04 November 01:12am
getting onion smell from tupperware DH cut up onions and put them in one of my TW containers and now, after at least 4 washes, it sti... Former Member – Wednesday 03 November 06:48pm	6 replies	lol - try them all and tell us which one works best!!! I was going to say rub over some dry bi-carb and then pour on some vinegar (t... JackRubeHarry's Mum – Wednesday 03 November 07:47pm
What is the best stuff to use I knocked over a candle on my kitchen bench and wax went all over the bench top and some plastic ... M2A+1ontheway – Tuesday 26 October 12:10am	7 replies	put a paper towel over it, heat your iron not too hot then iron over the paper towel. It melts the wax onto the paper towel. Good luck TurtleTum – Wednesday 27 October 10:01pm
How to get rid of soap scum? so as the title suggests.... How do you get rid of soap scum in your shower? any natural remidies? STB2 – Friday 22 October 11:24pm	10 replies	gosh this all sound sto hard haha think i myt hire a cleaner to come get it off hahaha STB2 – Tuesday 26 October 10:58pm
Front Loader washing Machines My front loader washing machine bit the big one so obviously Im in the market for a new one <... ^entertainingmyselfinsillytown^ – Monday 25 October 11:50pm	12 replies	Front loader cycles are loooong... my quick wash which I use for every day takes 45 minutes and my full wash that I use for DHs wor... ^entertainingmyselfinsillytown^ – Tuesday 26 October 06:56am
anyone have or had a house keeper? how much does one cost? Former Member – Sunday 24 October 03:52am	18 replies	We had one growing up, when there was 4 teenagers in the house, and Mum was working full time. Was a family friend, and charged $25/... Xavier's Mumma – Sunday 24 October 10:44pm
OK How do you actually do it???? And not go mental???? I SUCK at being a good little housewife, my house is clean but rarely tidy... Former Member – Friday 22 October 06:40pm	41 replies	I must admit that I only have 1 friend out of all those who are mothers whos house actually looks show-home like when I visit. We ha... miracle23 – Sunday 24 October 02:58am
Whats your favourite Hubby is away tonight so the kids and i are going to make some pizzas. Normally i have roast vege... Former Member – Saturday 23 October 02:26am	6 replies	We always have pizza tomato paste, then shredded ham, sliced tomato on top of that, then sliced pineapple and shredded pizza cheese ... 3bugs2love – Saturday 23 October 09:40am
mopping howdy all. Ok, i will readily admit, i am the laziest, most unconcerned person when it comes to ... c+3.5 – Friday 22 October 12:51am	25 replies	I would like to get a steam mop because DH always takes my mop bucket and uses it in the garden. Then leaves it out there and lets ... Former Member – Saturday 23 October 06:30am
How can i remove nikko (permanent marker) I love vintage homewares, and my mum has just dropped over a couple of vinyl kitchen chairs that ... i love my bubba! – Friday 15 October 10:34pm	7 replies	I keep a can of Aeorgaurd spray in the cupboard (either the aerosol or the pump spray) to get nikko etc off furniture and walls. Jus... Former Member – Saturday 16 October 12:46am
Steam Cleaning? My mattress really needs a clean, can I get it steam cleaned or is there some other kind of clean... Former Member – Monday 04 October 02:31am	5 replies	Let me know how the stain free works I need to get mine done now too - now that DH is no longer living here. It's probably easier i... Caity – Saturday 09 October 05:58am
Spring cleaning So far I have done the pantry, all wardrobes, windows are happening today... What else do you do ... 1Princess+1Prince – Thursday 07 October 07:38pm	4 replies	ooh I've been into the spring cleaning/nesting for a few weeks now. so far I've, wiped down and tidied the top of the fridge and fr... BellyBummy's Mummy – Thursday 07 October 07:54pm
Washing question I always wash in cold. For my first wash I washed the lights, colours and darks separatley as I w... Former Member – Monday 04 October 08:31pm	6 replies	I wash everything in cold. That way they are less likely to shrink. I think you would be safe to wash them all together unless you h... missyme* – Tuesday 05 October 02:39am
Ironing . R.E.A – Saturday 02 October 06:11pm	22 replies	I iron as little as possible vkw – Sunday 03 October 03:11am

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