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Help this desperate housewife

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SweetSkull · 18/10/2013 22:49

I am not a housewife really but I am working part time now so decided to give a little more attention to my home.

1st of all: my oven. it needs cleaning. I have no idea where/how to start. should I hire someone or can I do it easily?

How do I clean brooms?

I had a long mental list but can't remember much now...

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Jergens · 19/10/2013 13:59

Get someone in to clean the oven if you can. The guy I've used does it without chemicals and leaves it looking brand new! Smile

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SweetSkull · 19/10/2013 22:41

Where do I find such a person?

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LynetteScavo · 19/10/2013 22:45

Google oven cleaning in your area.

You can do it yourself, but it's never as good as the professionals.

Cleaning brooms? Confused um...buy a new one?

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SweetSkull · 19/10/2013 23:47

Wow
I did not know there were specialised companies for oven cleaning. My local one charges £63 at the moment (reduced from £83.) Does is sound ok?
Regarding the broom, lol, I will buy another one. I suspect my husband used the brand new broom on a wet/dirty floor, I complained and he said he would clean it but I am still waiting...just wondering how would he actually clean the broom if he were even to remember do it...

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VeryStressedMum · 20/10/2013 00:23

I got someone in to do the oven it was the best £40 I've ever spent, now I just clean it regularly to maintain it..well regularly ish..

As for cleaning a broom...no idea I'd just buy a new one or a new head, if I had a broom.

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SweetSkull · 20/10/2013 00:26

Just wondering if I should wait until Christmas is over and get the oven clean for the new year...

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VeryStressedMum · 20/10/2013 00:49

Oh nooo don't wait, nothing else will make your Christmas day more special than actually being able to see the turkey through the oven door!

Frontdoorstep · 20/10/2013 10:57

Agree about someone in to clean the oven. I do actually clean my oven quite often and it is never that bad but I got someone in to do it and what a difference from my efforts. I'm in Scotland and it cost £50.

BrownSauceSandwich · 20/10/2013 17:11

Take broom outside and sort of whack it, bristles pointing straight down off the ground a few times so it bounces a bit. If some dust falls out, congratulations, you've cleaned it! If no dust comes out, then it's clean enough to brush your floors.

educatingarti · 21/10/2013 12:36

I'd do what BrownSauce recommended re the broom but then also, if it is a broom with soft synthetic bristles (ie for indoor use) and is very dirty then I would spray a bit of kitchen/bathroom cleaner on to it while outside and then spray it with the hosepipe until the detergent is rinsed off. Then shake off excess water and leave to dry. ( Or you could swish it in the bath until it is rinsed but this would be more messy but might inspire you to clean the bath afterwards)

igirisu · 21/10/2013 12:43

i clean my mops and brooms in the bath or the mop bucket outside! I put them in the bath then clean the bath at the same time (rinsing the bath afterwards) i just fill the bath with hot water and bleach.

As for an oven cleaner i didnt know one existed! I am never putting my head in that oven full of acid for a whole sunday afternoon ever again!

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SweetSkull · 21/10/2013 12:59

Sadly I don't have a hose and just a tiny balcony. I will try cleaning the broom there or in the bath. I think I probably have a more satisfying feeling by cleaning the broom than buying a new one. Not that I get a kick out of cleaning brooms but I certainly get a kick out of saving money!

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