Smelly :(

[eden]

Question for you all out there in Sploshland;

For things like stilt-like PVC boots which you can't get in the washing machine and which have previously been liberally soaked in cake, whats the best substance to wash and de-smell with? We are having problems cleaning stuff up as we do not have access to washing machines/dryers because we are living with the oldies

[matty81]

try hanging them upside down and scrub with a bit of washing powder n water.then a shit load of febreeze!!

[eden]

Oh to bestow these tasks upon a maid


Also to not have stepmothers walking in on drying, thigh high boots...

Meh.

[Hayley]

Sorry, it does involve lots of scrubbing and deoderant! I dry mine in the airing cupboard but if you don't have access to one it is trickier. Hairdryer might help.

If you think prying stepmums are a problem, wait till you have children!

Hayley

[alext]

Would it be worth trying a laundrette? If you can't get access to them at home, you could always take the clothes there, during a quiet period!

[eden]

Ha ha, I would love to take my boots to launderette!


Oh, the many lessons we have learned... for instance, that everything flushes apart from treacle which just sits there like a big ol' poo.

[Hayley]

Disgusting tip of the day...

Treacle will flush but you have to stir it with your hand (wearing gloves if you prefer) before and during flushing. You can use a bog brush but it will clog up the brush.

Charlady Hayley

[WAMFAN]

Bicarbonate of Soda soaks up smells like you wouldn't believe. Dissolve a teaspoonfull in some water and use for the last rinse.

[jon42]

Thanks for the tips Unfortunately we didn't have time to really scrub and dry the boots again before they had to be packed away (We're flying to Canada today), so it's been a case of bag them and and hope for the best. Will definitely give bicarb a go next time, and have a vat of Febreeze handy.

Also, the treacle dispersed over time, so I was saved from having to stick the hand in, good to know there is an emergency speed solution too though

Probably the last post for a little while, until we're using a private computer out there anyway, so everyone keep well. Also, Bill, if you catch this, drop us an email to let us know how the editing goes, but don't attach pictures if you don't mind, we'll be using public PCs for a while!

Jon

[biggs010]

I would love 2 be a splosh star xx

[andi41]

feels like i've stumbled into a rather strange episode of 'how clean is your house'!Personally I find washing messy boots thoroughly then stuffing them with LOTS of screwed up newspaper,placed in airing cupboard or near radiator works well,changing paper next day helps too & stops the mould.Putting bicarb in sock inside aswell helps soak up smell too!Next week;how to rid your bath of those telltale stains!!