1142 days ago

9 Home Cleaning Hacks Tested

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

The internet is awash with natural cleaning hacks. We put them to the test.


1. REMOVING A WATERMARK BY RUBBING WITH A WALNUT

The advice: Get rid of watermarks on wood by rubbing it with pieces of walnut (the nut not the shell).

How it worked: Vigorous rubbing was needed and we went through a few walnuts, but gradually the watermark disappeared. A quick polish with a clean cloth to finish it off.

Worth repeating? Yes, we were surprised at how well it worked, we even tried it on larger surfaces and it did the trick there too. | Rating: 5/5


2. USE OIL TO GET RID OF GREASE STAINS ON STAINLESS STEEL


The advice: Use a smear of olive oil (or similar) on a rag to clean fingerprints and grease smears off stainless steel appliances.


How it worked: Like a dream! It was easier and neater than using the spray-on stainless steel cleaner I have been buying from the supermarket. Trick is not to use too much, you just need the slightest smear...

Keep reading (with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...)

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The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday, except in September and December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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2 days ago

WCC Long Term Plan meeting 18 April at 7pm

Ellen Blake from Mt Victoria Residents Association

Please join us at this in-person event to discuss the 10 year budget for Wellington City Council in the proposed Long Term Plan. Will the water management funding be enough? What about the rate rise for organics collection, selling the airport shares or building a new tunnel? Join Mt Victoria Residents Association and Councillor Iona Pannett to delve into some of the detail.

Thursday 18 April Clyde Quay School (probably in the staff room) at 7pm. Email mtvicra@gmail.com for more details