It finally seems like we may be bidding farewell to the snow and heading for a mild and pleasant spring. But many of you car owners out there may still be seing evidence of the snowy season tramped into their car carpets and upholstery, which can be extremely difficult to remove.

To remove quickly and easily, mix up a soution of equal parts warm water and white vinegar and spray onto affected areas. Then gently rub with a soft clean cloth, and repeat process until the stain is gone.

And there you go, how you can give your car interiors a clean for spring!

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Every company knows that when dealing with substances hazardous to health, it is essential to have control measures in place to deal with every eventuality. This is no more essential than in the case of companies? dealing with battery acid, and as such, many companies have traditionally held a stock pile of Soda Ash in case of a spill. However, Soda Crystals, also know as Washing Soda, are fast becoming a favoured choice of neutralizing acid for companies dealing with small amounts of acid, as they are readily available, cost effective and safe to store.

"Soda Crystals have an alkaline PH, and as such are ideal for neutralizing acid. Smaller companies are reaping the benefits of replacing Soda Ash with Soda Crystals. As well as being readily available from hardware stores and wholesalers, they are extremely cost effective and easy to use," says Bruce Maxwell, Managing Director of Dri-Pak. "Unlike Soda Ash, Soda Crystals are soluble in cold water, meaning they are easy to clear away after a spill without leaving a residue."

In the case of a spill involving battery acid, generously cover the infected area with Soda Crystals and allow to absorb. Once the acid has been neutralized, safely dispose of the waste and rinse the area with cold water.

For larger spills, it is recommended by the Health and Safety Executive that acid be contained using a non-combustible, absorbent material such as sand or earth to prevent the hazardous acid spreading to other areas before treating.

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For many families, bath time can turn into an all out war between parent and child, with kids doing everything possible to avoid having a wash. But the key to getting kids in the bath voluntarily is simple, make bath time fun with whipped bath paints! Homemade bath paints are not only cheap and easy to make, but kids will love the colours and foamy texture, and they'll be washing at the same time because the paints are made from Soap Flakes!

To make bath paints, simply add 100ml of water to 50grams of Soap Flakes, and whisk until the mixture has the consistency of beaten egg whites. Spoon the mixture into plastic cups and add food colouring as desired. Then let your little angels get to work on the side of the bath!

Note:

After using whipped bath paints it is recommended to clean your bath with White Vinegar to remove any colour residue. Any acidic cleaners should be used with caution on vitreous enamel surfaces.

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Christmas Day is the one day a year you can guarantee everybody wants to eat, drink and be merry! The one part of the day that everyone inevitably dreads is the clean up operation, as no one wants to spend time scrubbing the turkey tin! But help is at hand in the form of trusty Soda Crystals!

Simply sprinkle Soda Crystals into the turkey tin after use, followed by hot water. Leave to soak for about an hour, and then wash as normal, either with washing up liquid or in the dishwasher. The Soda Crystals will have dissolved most of the grease, making light work of the the washing up!

Note: Soda Crystals are not suitable for use on aluminium.

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A report by the Child Accident Prevention Trust gives a stark warning about the dangers of household chemicals under the sink...and in particular, liquitabs. daily mail article

These colourful and tactile capsules are very attractive to toddlers. It would be disingenuous to suggest powders are 'safer'. Maybe it's worth parents rehousing chemicals in kid-proof containers as a precaution.

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Although my mantra is more one of DIY = "Don't Involve Yourself", I did come across a great site with lots of useful advice on DIY at http://www.lets-do-diy.com/. Now, where's my drill and hammer....?

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Whether you're a professional cyclist or just a keen amateur, it always pays to be ready for every weather condition, as an unexpected downpour is enough to ruin anyone's ride! Over time, cycling jerseys become dirty and worn and start to lose their water repellance, but there is an easy way to clean and protect your cycling gear using Soap Flakes and Garment Guard!

Washing your gear in Soap Flakes is gentle yet effective, so will not damage specialist fabrics or remove waterproofed layers. Simply hand wash cycling gear and outerwear in a regular solution of Soap Flakes, rinse and allow to dry.

To protect fabrics from water, simply spray liberally with Garment Guard and heat to activate the formula. Garment Guard does not leave a residue or tarnish, and causes water to simply bead off treated fabrics.

Labels: Dri-Pak, Garment Guard, Liquid Soap Flakes, Soap Flakes