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My house/Zoflora

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TheLionQueen · 20/10/2016 11:28

Posting here for traffic.
My house is a bit horrid. I have pets and a messy DH (who does get on board when I have a proper 'spruce' but doesn't notice the daily grime). I can keep on top of genuine rubbish but clutter builds easily. I know nobody can sort this out for me and I am working on it.
What bothers me most is smell. Although it's clean ish, it doesn't smell fresh. I do open windows for a bit every day.
I bought some miracle potion Zoflora yesterday and already mop the floors with it. I want to know what I can do with it as almost like a reed diffuser/air freshener?
I don't put the heating on much (have a log burner) so don't think putting it on radiators would work. I do hoover relatively regularly so can try the cotton wool trick. Anything else I could try? Is it really safe to spray on curtains? Any other tips for a pet household for smell? Thanks in advance!

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franincisco · 20/10/2016 17:13

I really like certain scents of Zoflora but others are just highly over powering.

I have found a fabric softener that I like the smell of so I dilute it in a spray bottle and spray it on soft furnishings, carpets, skirting boards etc. I also find liberally wiping windowsills that get a lot of sun with either Zoflora/fabric softener leaves a lovely smell in the room.

TheLionQueen · 20/10/2016 23:02

I'm cleaning tomorrow (little part time job) and I can't wait to get stuck in with my new favourite spray bottle!
Lots of pet smells at the house I clean so hopefully owners like Zoflora and it works well there too.
Vac filter still drying- takes an age!
Anyone tried it in a bowl in a room? Diluted I imagine. The windowsill idea is fab but wondered if this might be longer lasting and have read about people doing it with vinegar..

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Namechangingbastard · 20/10/2016 23:15

Oooh I love the stuff! I'm just finishing a bottle of bluebell but my favourite is country garden! I also just leave a bowl with hot water and let the steam diffuse in the kitchen!

MessezFaire · 21/10/2016 01:32

This might be completely bonkers (I'm yet to even lay eyes on the stuff) but could one run a zfora'd cloth on the underside of the kitchen cabinets near the kettle? So every cuppa = steam = lovely smell? Is that how it works?

Mozfan1 · 21/10/2016 07:38

Oohhhh good idea with the kettle

I'm using spring time in the bathroom at the moment now, love it

YY to making a dilution up in the sink and letting it do its magic

Mozfan1 · 21/10/2016 07:39

Try it on the window sills, if they get sunlight it will dry fairly quickly aswell so you don't need to worry about animals jumping up at it

SoupDragon · 21/10/2016 07:41

What scent do I want?

I hated lavender.

I want fresh, not overly floral so I think the gardeny ones are out.

Linen?

CurtainsforRonnie · 21/10/2016 07:45

Im with you Soup, I want something light & fresh.

I saw the linen one in Poundland.

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Mozfan1 · 21/10/2016 07:52

Yes you guys want linen or spring time Smile

Mozfan1 · 21/10/2016 07:52

Great tips francis

wheelwithinawheel · 21/10/2016 08:04

I like putting a capful in the toilet tank - you get a zoflora rush every time you flush Grin

Jealous of these lovely flavours on this thread - I tend to pick it up in the pound shop so limited selection. I really like country gardens, and rose is a recent new favourite. Might treat myself to a trip to the big tesco later to peruse the selection there Smile

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saffynool · 21/10/2016 08:08

Oh god I love this stuff. Am off work at the moment and planning a blitz on the house today. Not domesticated at all (house is a tip) but do love a ZoFloFest. Have a big bottle of Linen under the sink - going to go mad with it.

What has my life become?? Grin

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Mozfan1 · 21/10/2016 08:12

You are my people, you really are Grin

FaithAscending · 21/10/2016 08:19

Oh my goodness, Zoflora! My Mum was obsessed with this, she was a clean freak. She'd even clean down the side passage of our house (slabs) with a bucket of it. I feel a desperate need to get some now! Smile

babynugget · 21/10/2016 08:19

I am ridiculously excited. I new this stuff existed but I had no idea what it was for or how many flavours there were! I was planning on having a very lazy day off today but now planning on getting the kids up and heading out to buy as many flavours as I can find. Where will I find the best selection? I've got a Home Bargains, Tesco, Asda and Poundland nearby?

kimlo · 21/10/2016 08:28

I find tescos has the most to choose from, poundlabd only has a few.

babynugget · 21/10/2016 08:33

Tesco it is then! Thanks kimlo. My house is going to be so clean and smelling great by dinner time!! Thanks OP for this - keep the tips coming everyone.

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Oldraver · 21/10/2016 08:47

Have you got a steamer ? I use this on curtains that I dont want to wash, you could ass some Zoflora to the water

Oldraver · 21/10/2016 08:47

ADD....ADD......ADD....Not ass ffs

Mozfan1 · 21/10/2016 08:48

Fucking hell francis that has given me the feels

raver you naughty sort that sounds divine

NeepNeepNeep · 21/10/2016 09:12

I feel like I belong here. I can't work Zoflora into as many real life conversations as I would like. Look what I bought this week. £5.75 in Makro Grin I considered emptying the trolley to make space for more. I didn't know rose even existed and your other fancy scents are blowing my mind!!! Might dab a bit behind my ears...

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