Dirty Talk

Hello from Las Vegas, Nevada USA. To remove nail polish from rugs and carpeting. Simply pour some isopropol alcohol on a clean rag and spray hair spray on the dirty area, then rub. You will have to repeat this process until the nail polish has been completely removed. (TEST THE CARPET OR RUG FOR DISCOLORATION BEFORE BEGINNING THIS PROCESS.)

To anyone who hates to vacuum or hates the noise that most vacuums make, I suggest investing in the Roomba. The newer generations go over both carpeted and linoleum/hardwood floors and picks up the smallest particles, even pet hairs. It is also extremely quiet. You can barely hear it when you out of the room. You also get the added bonus of entertainment!

Hairspray instantly dissolves tree sap/pitch. Especially useful if sap is in your hair.

Before cleaning a bathroom (especially in homes with pets, and men who trim mustaches) I use the vacuum crevice tool attatchment to quickly vacuum up all the dry hair from floors, shower, sink etc. It's much easier than trying to clean (and catch !) all those unruly hairs once they get wet.

Not necessarily a tip, but I have a lot of trouble keeping my stove clean. It's a gas stove and it is on by pilot light all the time. When I go to clean it, its a pain in the booty to get clean. There are no drip pans. Granted I live in a rented townhouse. They supply nothing. It's an old stove. So, everything is burnt on. I work really hard to get it clean. I wipe it down when I am done. It just doesnt stay clean. I also have a dog that sheds a lot. So, there is always dog hair on it. I wipe it and try and keep her out of the kitchen but not always successful. Any help or tips? Thanks.

hair dye on your shirt or towel: spray liberally with hairspray immedietly and launder as soon as possible.

Cleaning out the plug hole in a shower tray can be pretty gruesome with lots of slimy hair and stuff? I have found the perfect tool. Use a cheap hairbrush, the type with bristles all the way round. Push into the hole, turn it around and all the hairs blocking the plug will be pulled onto the brush. You can rinse off the brush and use it again. Takes seconds.

louise....if your tub is either ceramic/porcelain or fiberglass type, try dilute white vinegar, spray on and let sit for a while, then soap using either a grease cutting dish washing detergent or a shampoo for oily hair without built in conditioner. Rinse well. For stubborn rings,a paste of water and baking soda or those new erasure cleaning pads ( Mr. Clean) and some elbow grease should do it. Let me know how it goes.....Sparky

Long hair on carpets causes vacuum roller brushes to get clogged. Instead, get a large damp rag and rub over the rug. It'll pick up loads!

If there's someone in your house with long hair & you find it hard to vacuum their malted hair up, put your shoes or slippers on & rub your foot backwards across the carpet. The hair works itself into balls & is easy to vacuum without you having to bend down & strain your back!

to remove hair dye or paint from a painted surface spray surface with plenty of cheap hairspray and lave then rinse with hot water then repeat until it comes out.

If you want to get pet hair out of the carpet use a vacuum with a good brush or brush roll.

If you house is covered in pet hair then try using a damp rubber glove to collect it.

It's a pre-recycling one. When you've finished squeezing your lemon, don't chuck it in the bin or compost. Cut it open and rub it over your hair - it will give you natural highlights in the sun! Of course if you favour dark hair - stay well clear! Oh and of course - then chuck it in the compost bin :)