Help a MN'er out - random niggling life problems we need to sort out but aren't' worth their own thread.

[RobinEllacotStrike]

A supportive thread for women who have lots of shit to do. Below are some issues that pop into my head at random inconvenient times that I really need to sort out.

Things I need to sort out but I'm not quite sure about.

1. I really want to cancel my TV licence, but I'm unsure about the rules around this now. It used to be virtually impossible to do but now many are. What do I need to know?
2. My dentist has been hassling me for years to get an electric toothbrush - I had one but it rattled my brain so I got rid. A few weeks ago I gave in and bought another one - Superdrug own brand. About £40 on offer. IT CUTS MY LIP!! This cant be right? there seems to be a gap between the vibrating head and if it touches my lip it cuts me. Even if I am really careful it does this. Its this faulty? Is this a normal hazzard when using electric toothbrushes? Its probably too late for a refund but is it worth buying another one?
3. Kitchen sink is starting to be slow draining - what do I do that doesn't involve a plumber.
4. Newish tyre - dramatically lost air pressure. I topped it up thinking I had a slow leak & it seems to be fine 2 weeks later. Is it?

Let me know if you have any random issues we can support with.

I used a cable tie yesterday on mine. It’s long thin and flexible. Worked well.

@singthing I wouldn't do that with the drain unblocker

If a neighbour can smell it as well, it sounds like something is just passing by and occasionally giving a smell. Unless the culprit is found, there's not really anything you can do inside - you could get some freshener granules to put around it.

Rub neat washing up liquid into the grease stain. Leave it to absorb then wash as normal. Hey presto no stain.

I put a plate on top of food in a bowl as a lid. I do use plastic boxes for the freezer though...

Nope, just had a look and that's also private to me. Any other ideas welcome, it makes me look so self centred and lacking in tech ability (although that last is clearly true).

I have no idea if my birthday pops up anywhere.

but I do seem to have everyone’s birthday multiplying everywhere.

my calanders on the phone (phone, outlook x2 work ones, gmail x 3, etc) are crazy out of control & I feel powerless in the face of them.

I did mi e with a bamboo skewer for the bbq. Makes sure you soak it in water first do it’s bendy.

@RobinEllacotStrike just to say you can still listen to BBC radio even if you don’t have a TV licence!

Have you tried saying no very firmly ? If that fails smack it on the nose with a rolled up news paper.

So couldn't help it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

What a great idea for a thread! I also have a leaky fridge but it doesn't have a little drainage hole, just sort of vents. Is there something I'm missing?

I agree about washing up.liquid for greasy stains - you have to rub it in until it feels like jelly. I've got a brilliant book of how to get out stains.

Does anybody want me to take some pictures??
My shower has been draining slowly since daughter with long hair used it a few times………..
You will be shocked, stunned and a little surprised I suspect.
Edit- spelling.

I have a niggling lower UTI that is making me quite uncomfortable. I need to go and get some antibiotics but resent paying like £25 when I already pay for my prescriptions every month 😒 I hoped it would go away by itself.

Oh yes please!

Ok.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you! ((Scuttles off to get Luigi))

Thats water hammer
Turn off the water
Drain all the taps, flush the loos, then turn back on
Its air in the pipes

Am I allowed short video?

Aaarrgghh I can't see video.....

Lakeland do a set of little flexible brushes in various sizes, I use mine a lothttps://www.lakeland.co.uk/46711/lakeland-spout-brushes-white-pack-of-4

It is uncomfortable but it almost always clears on it's own - antibiotics take 24-48h to kick in, by which time it should be clearing up anyway. So I'd save the money, unless the symptoms persist

I like the ikea 365 ones. They come in useful sizes and can go, lid-less into microwaves and ovens

My tap drips in the bathroom sink. Its an enclosed tap, I mean its all one unit, not a wee bit underneath you can screw out.
Can anyone advise please?

Depending on how many regular prescriptions you need it’s possible to save money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate.
PPC costs £32.05 for 3 months or £114.50 for 12 months, and covers all your NHS prescriptions.

Yes that’s what I have got - but have to pay £23 for anti biotic from boots. I have the school run tomorrow and don’t stand a chance of getting a doctor appt so I’ve got no choice really. I’m miserable and uncomfortable so I suppose it will be £23 well spent.

Doctors surgeries are obligated to offer an online option now and to get back to you by the end of the day. Might that do the job?

They're the ones I have 😁