Dirty Talk

Hi need Help please. Beech wooden floors so dull and look dirty even when washed. Was told to use ammonia and then polish. No luck. Have tried lots of different polish but none work. Floor dull and looks awful. Any tips for good shine. thanks

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.)

Can anyone tell what Aggie used to polish leather sofas with?

Use non-acetone nail polish remover to remove scuffs and marks off your leather. Use armour all to seal treat the leather it will keep it from cracking.

Not a tip, but a question. I've been using a polish on my furniture which has made the surfaces sticky, and I've tried all sorts of stuff to wash it off (soapy water made with washing - up liquid, washing powder) all to no avail. Can anyone help me ? I'm afraid to use meths as has been suggested for fear of ruining the finish permanently.

Not a tip, but a question. I've been using a polish on my furniture which has made the surfaces sticky, and I've tried all sorts of stuff to wash it off (soapy water made with washing - up liquid, washing powder) all to no avail. Can anyone help me ? I'm afraid to use meths as has been suggested for fear of ruining the finish permanently.

To clean old dirty Bakelite items use Brasso,then polish with soft duster

use a tumble drier sheet is you run out of polish for cleaning your wood furniture it does a fantastic job and it seems to keeps the dust off for longer it also works really well on the television screen.

For burnt items in a microwave (esp. popcorn) try NON acetone nail polish remover. Steam a little lemon in water after for the smell.

paint some clear fingernail polish on the bottom rim of cans so not to leave a rust stain.

Polish the bathroom hardware (metals like faucet and soap trays) with toothpaste.

Keep your sterling "sterling" pristine, your gold, gold. Do not keep gold jewelry together in the same box as sterling. Or either, in the same box as costume jewelry. First, clean the gold and sterling; then keep them completely separate. You won't have to shine and polish as often.

For the rust cry for help... I would suggest scrubbing off what rust you can see, first, with baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) paste. Once the cooker is clean, use a dab of oil and polish the cooker. The oil will act as a barrier between the moist air and water that would otherwise feed the rust. It will be a problem from here on out, but if you treat it regularly with a bit of oil, it will lessen the likelihood of the rust returning to say hello!

To get your patent white shoes clean, use a little non-acetone nail polish remover on them. Buff with a aerosol furniture polish sprayed on a soft cloth. They will look like new, Also, use the furniture polish on high gloss black shoes. It takes out scratches and gives a high shine while repelling dust. Keep polishing wipes at your desk to clean your shoes. You'll always look spiffy!

Very dirty brass can be cleaned with brown sauce. It works on hammered & embossed brass, too. Polish after cleaning. From romay123

When you can't get to the dust in small areas, spray furniture polish on to a paint brush.......it works wonders.

If your laminate work surfaces are worn from too much scrubbing, apply a light coat of stainless steel polish and buff dry (after cleaning, of course!). Stainless steel polish is made to be used on food preparation surfaces, so it's non-toxic. The polish keeps your work surfaces smooth and easy to wipe down. Plus, stains won't set in as quickly!

I found out by accident that spraying furniture polish on trainers makes them whiter (if they were dirty say) so it probably works on other things

Spray furniture polish behind the radiator and the heat will spread it round the room

spray the inside of your dustpan with furniture polish. The dust will stick to it and stay in there!