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Old Posted: 05-11-2008 , 07:33 PM #4
Fries-With-That
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Default Removing tar/oil

Hi Bonnie,

If you don't like the idea of using harsh chemicals in your house, especially on the carpet where the smell can linger for days depending on how much tar you have to remove.

There is a simple natural remedy.................good old fashioned butter which you massage into the stain and wipe off with kitchen towel or a cloth if you're being especially environmentally friendly.


As for the stains on the timber stairs , again good old fashioned butter.

Be sure to wash off any remaining residue of butter from the stairs as you don't want to create a hazzard.

Somebody had a thread on here looking to remove soot from a carpet forget carpet shampoo or any carpet cleaning solutions you can't get better than washing up liquid.

Lastly for general cleaning of marks on carpet or furniture you can't get better than any of the liquid laundry detergents, apply neat to the small area you want to clean and use a sponge or cloth to work well into the stain and wipe with a clean cloth.


For anybody trying theseor any household tips that you might receive always test an area that can't be seen easily.

There ya have my tuppence ha'penny worth.



Regards,

Fries.
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