Gin-swilling housewife thread

[Chrito 22]

I don't have Gin, but white wine, and yes, I am planning to go into work hungover...and I'm over thirty AAARRRGGGHHH!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Ammonia works pretty well on water-stained glass shower doors. It smells (even the lemon scented kind) but is very cheap.

I put vinegar in with the detergent when I wash the guinea-pig fleeces; really reduces the smell, far more so than detergent alone. Again, also very cheap!

Otherwise, I am a slave to Windex. Can't get enough of the stuff! I go through at least a bottle of Windex and 10-12 rolls of paper-towels a month.

Anyone have any tips for getting stains off melamine? I made the mistake of using a bright red envelope as a coaster once...

[Krikit 1,165]

Anyone have any tips for getting stains off melamine? I made the mistake of using a bright red envelope as a coaster once...

Have you tried a paste of baking soda and water? Toothpaste is a great stain remover, also.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I have not! But I have baking soda (and toothpaste) so I shall give those a try.

[Fandango 1,440]

I'm late to the party, where's my G&T?

[Krikit 1,165]

I haven't had a G&T in years and years. But if everyone's having one, I'll join the bandwagon. Rachel, did you try the toothpaste or baking soda?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I had a lot of beer last night at a bar called the Golden Gopher. I might use the Swiffer today.

[ValerieA 350]

Ammonia works pretty well on water-stained glass shower doors. It smells (even the lemon scented kind) but is very cheap.

I put vinegar in with the detergent when I wash the guinea-pig fleeces; really reduces the smell, far more so than detergent alone. Again, also very cheap!

Otherwise, I am a slave to Windex. Can't get enough of the stuff! I go through at least a bottle of Windex and 10-12 rolls of paper-towels a month.

Anyone have any tips for getting stains off melamine? I made the mistake of using a bright red envelope as a coaster once...

If baking soda doesn't work, try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I have been astounded by what stains they remove, including cherry Koolaid.

I had a lot of beer last night at a bar called the Golden Gopher. I might use the Swiffer today.

Nah, the Swiffer is still too loud for a hangover.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

If baking soda doesn't work, try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I have been astounded by what stains they remove, including cherry Koolaid.

I adore the magic erasers. They really do the business. Also, top tip -- generic ones now available at the 99 cent store (saw them recently).

I've recently started using Bon-Ami powder scrub instead of sprays on my stovetop and sink. 100% natural and works better than anything else, and a container lasts a long time.

Nah, the Swiffer is still too loud for a hangover.

Some of us aren't hungover.

[jundp 191]

Were you going to post a helpful tip about how to protect one's nethers while frying food naked?

Darn. You caught me

[Darnell 8,479]

melamine? Dry-Erase Marker solvent.

Edited July 4, 2011 by Darnell

[ValerieA 350]

Some of us aren't hungover.

Then some of us aren't trying hard enough.

[Krikit 1,165]

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Then some of us aren't trying hard enough.

I'll try to make up for lost time. Now, where's that bottle of Bombay Sapphire and my dustmop?

[tmma 467]

bottoms up, ladies....*slurp*