A publishing sensation and radio star, Shannon Lush is the author of best-selling books Spotless, Speed Cleaning and How to Be Comfy. In this series, Shannon will combine her unique know-how with a mission to instil domestic wellbeing and happiness – she wants nothing more than to transform the homes of the nation. Each week, one family or household receives the Shannon Lush treatment. These are people who need her help to get their lives and homes in order. They are literally in a mess. Lush House is no snap your fingers make-over show. The household has to make the transformation themselves, Shannon is there as mentor and ‘font of all knowledge’. Over 10 episodes Shannon will help all types of Australian households change the way they live. Shannon’s simple, non-toxic approach to cleaning and household management will enable viewers to discover everything they ever wanted to know about remedying domestic disasters and deliver valuable take-away tips that will SAVE time, money and the planet. If you are in search of domestic bliss, if you long for a house, and a life, that is clean, tidy and calm, but haven’t got the time, knowledge, family support or the organisational skills, this series will have the solution.
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Sue and Steve Morris have six kids. You’d think with such an army of helpers there might be order in this household but basically, there’s no General controlling the troops. As a result, their beautiful house is in complete disarray.
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I was wondering how I can remoove black shoe polish from a tan coloured fake leather handbag please?? Thankyou!
Hi big dilemma, red nail polish stain on the roof of my brand new car. I scraped my fingernail on ceiling and now there's a smudge of red nail polish. I need advise on how to remove the stain without making it worse or making it spread. The material is a form of synthetic/nylon. Help!!
What was the trick with the tea bag and the vacuum cleane, does anyone remember, I would like to try it
It was to kill dust mites. Make a cup of tea. Vacuum the steaming teabag into the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum your carpets. The tea fumes kill the mites.
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Hi Shannon & friends - I'm at my wits end with what I think are weevils! MOnths ago found so threw them out, but have been continuing to find them lying around everywhere, on all shelves in all cupboards of my pantry, dead & alive. Then on the outisde of the cupboard and kitchen walls, lately now in different rooms of my house (study, bedroom!), Saw what I thought was a midgie flying but upon examination when it stopped was the same insect I thought to be a weevil! DO weevils fly? They are literally slowly taking over my house. I've done the HUGE cleanout of my pantry - opened & inspected every container/packet & discarded anything that had anything to do with insects. But I'm still finding them everywhere. HOW DO I PERMANENTLY GET RID OF THESE ANNOYING PESTS PLEASE???? Thanks in advance! Aly
i used Shannon's tip of dried bay leaves, i scattered them on every shelf in my pantry and haven't seen any since. Good luck!
Shannon. You are amazing!!! I just found your show on Hulu Plus. I am so inspired by your genius. I have been so depressed about my living conditions with all of my clutter and cleaning issues. I love to see how you have made so many peoples lives happier by fixing what seems like a monumental task into just applying a little ingenuity and some good old natural remedies and poof... Disaster into Paradise! Great work! When can you come to Seattle and help me? Bravo!!!
Hey! (or should I say Oi?) I'm in the USA too (in Arkansas) and SO glad HuluPlus brought Lush House to US! ...but we only get one season? From what I can tell from the internet, the show is still on in AU.
how do i clean possum urine off of oil paintings on canvas
Hi my daughter spilt nail polish all over my micro suede lounge!!! How and what can I use to get it off??? Need help!!!
Steam cleaner with a jet nozzle on it. Work in from the edges, and it should just peel away. Alternatively, soak a rag with metho and sit it on the mark for an hour or so. But the steam will work better if it's soaked into the fibres. www.drchemical.com.au
Hi Shannon I have a top loader washing machine lg 6.5kg and it has a bad smell how do I get rid of this smell thankyou Lorraine
Hi Lorraine, I read somewhere to add a cupful of white spirit vinegar to an empty machine and do a simple wash. I have done it before and it worked out great for me (it took away that dirty water smell as the vinegar deodorised it). Some websites say to do a warm/hot wash. I would love to hear what Shannon would do too, but I hope this helps in the mean time :)
What is the smell? General answer is to use a premium brand such as OMO with hot water. I'm guessing that you're currently washing in cold water? www.drchemical.com.au
dear Shannon how do you get dog fur off the material seats of a car Alison
i want to know how to clean oven without commerical products
I've been using bi-carb & vinegar to clean my oven for years with awesome results. I got sick of gassing myself with chemicals!! I also soak the wire shelves in the laundry sink or bath with some Nappy San overnight & they clean up easily. I assume this Dr Chemical who is answering many of these questions is just trying to sell his/her own products, from the sound of their comments.
If bicarb cleaned your oven then there mustn't have been much fat there. It's simple chemistry. Alkaline cleaners "cut" grease by leaving the ester bond of the triglyceride, and bicarb simply isn't alkaline enough. And adding vinegar to it just makes it less alkaline by neutralising it. All the commercial oven cleaners use either caustic soda or alkaline amines (usually triethanolamine) to do this job. If any of them tried to use bicarb, they'd quickly go out of business. www.drchemical.com.au
I used bi carb and vinegar to clean one of my oven trays and it cleaned up beautifully.
I'm afraid that won't work - bicarb is nowhere near alkaline enough to cleave the ester linkage of the triglycerides (fat), and adding vinegar to it only makes it less alkaline. And for the life of me I can't see why you'd use panty hose to clean an oven
On one episode, she just sprinkled the bi-carb soda (baking soda in the states) into the oven and sprayed with white vinegar. When it started bubbling, rub with a pantyhose. Its on the episode Foley Detox. Good luck!
oven cleaning plse i`m sick of commerical products
i`m wanting to know how to clean oven with out commerical products...as i find they don`t help my health...plse help
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I'm not sure why you don't like commercial products - a lot of the formulas these days are non-caustic, and therefore have no fumes. But if that's what you want, the best cleaner is soda ash (washing soda). Use it as a powder cleanser with plenty of water and it'll do a bang up job. An alternative is ammonia. Preheat your oven to about 150 degrees, then turn it off and put a bowl of ammonia in there. Leave overnight and wipe out with sponge next morning www.drchemical.com.au
What can I use to clean mineral deposit from cat litter tray.
Have tried CLR to no avail. Think it may be caused by the cat's urine?
If the glycolic/sulphamic acid in CLR didn't shift it, it's not a carbonate mineral. Possibly a urea compound - post pictures at www.drchemical.com.au and I'll have a look
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How do you clean off permanent texta of white shinny painted metal without removing the paint!!!
Rubbing alcohol will do it, but whiteboard cleaner or Orange Power Sticky Goo and Spot Remover will work better. www.drchemical.com.au
what is the best way to clean glass shower screens that have the soap residue left
Yes, lemon oil's not a bad option - the citric acid is strong enough to do a decent job (and is in fact the active ingredient in Shower Power). www.drchemical.com.au
Lemon oil
The best shower screen cleaner on the market is BAM Easy Off Power Cleaner (trigger). The sulphamic acid rips into the soap scum mercilessly. But if it's been there a while it may have etched the glass. www.drchemical.com.au
Hi Im about to moev into a house that has a strong curray smell.(On the surface the place looks clean) How can I get rid of the smell? Thanks
Hi. I just bought a new red leather wallet. It was in my handbag when a pen leaked and it now has some blue ink on it. What should I use to remove the ink without damaging the leather? I'd appreciate some advice please. Caroline
Orange Power Sticky Goo and Spot Remover (from the supermarket)www.drchemical.com.au
Help, our pop up camper has mould on the canvas, quite severely, used white vinegar with tea tree oil on it but now the canvas colour has leached but the mould stain is still there. How do I get rid of the mould on canvas without marking said canvas and is there a product out there that I can get to colour the canvas?
Very difficult chemically as canvas is cotton, which as a carbohydrate is very chemically fragile. A 70% metho solution will arrest the mould growth but not remove it. Try steam from a Steam Dream or something similar (with a jet nozzle). www.drchemical.com.au
about a week or 2 ago u had an eposode on how to clean a staind mattress well my mattress go totaly staturated with just water how do i clean it i cant remember
A glass of water A bar of soap A squash racquet Talcum powder Dip soap in water and zig zag across stain then use a scrubbing brush apply talcum powder and bash using the racquet when dry vacuum and repeat till stain is removed.
Does anyone know an alternative for lavender. Unfortunately I have always gotten headaches & feel sick from the smell. Thanks.
Yes - what do you need to do with it? www.drchemical.com.au
I have a cross stitch which has been completed,there is a finger print of oil on the cloth right next to the end product.I think the cotton colors are ok to wet but i have no idea what to get the oil off with, can you please give me some adivse.
Use some Coles Ultra laundry prewash as a spot cleaner. It'll work better than Preen or Sard believe it or not. Rub it in and rinse. www.drchemical.com.au
any one know where I can get oil of cloves from in melbourne? Have tried the supermarket, chemist and health food store.
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I bought a small bottle from Priceline for $12
I got it from the chemist. it is a very small bottle and is used for tooth aches.
I got it from the health food store at Eastland.
I would love the LIST of Shannon's popular ingredients. I can then put this list on my fridge. Just so I see them daily and learn to remember them.
Can I please have the recipe for Shannons carpet cleaner as seen on last weeks show.
Shannon’s special carpet cleaning mix – this consists of: the carpet cleaner that comes with the machine (quarter of a cup), 2 tablespoons each of white vinegar (strong fabric cleaner); bicarb soda (a salt based general cleaner) and methylated spirits (effective on ink stains). Then add two teaspoons each of glycerine (loosens stains) and eucalyptus oil (makes carpet small fresh).
i have burning feet what can i use .
What is an enviromental way of cleaning the shower?
i mix bi card soda with vinegar to make a paste & i use a washing up brush works well & i also have use lemons with the bi card as well.
Love the show, would like to know where to get the white stockings from???
Me too....The funny thing is they used to be very common...I tried on the net but I had to order them from Poland..I would really like a closer alternative......
try harris scarfs,myers or even better try second hand shops good luck
I agree - cant find anywhere!
how do i get rid of dog *** off the corner of a innner spring mattress
i have an elderly cat and i have vomit and faeces on my newly laid carpet, light brown. what can i put on it to clean properly,as my keen hubby washed it with eucalyptus oil and warm water
After two years of rainy, unpredictable weather in Brisbane, I recently went to remove clothing items from my walkin robe and found mould randomly distributed through the garments. I have thrown out the badly affected items, and those around them. Do I need to empty the entire contents of the wardrobe and launder all the items to prevent the spread (a mammoth task) or is removing the affected items enough? Should i try to spray the room and its contents? Your help is greatly appreciated. I love the show and have all your books. Sonya
I washed mouldy garments and they came out fresh and, mainly, unstained (the exception being a very mouldy white tee shirt). I used regular laundry soap, and put approx 1/2 cup white vinegar and a few drops each of lavender and clove oils in the fabric conditioner dispenser. Hang the in the sun and they were fresh and sweet smelling.Not sure about the whole wardrobe.
I so love your show
Hi Lavander oil gives me a migrane is there an alternative i can use??
Lemon Essential Oil is supposed to help too, good luck!
How do I clean mould from painted metal surfaces such as window frames and pergolas?
Hi, I bought a new handbag very recently in London and per airline regulations I put some hairspray, liquid, into a clear small bottle into my handbag. Bad mistake! It leaked all into my handbag. The stain is now almost black, large and dry. What can I do now, short of getting some leather put over it, the stain is nearly on the bottom of bag.
Thank you kindly.
I bought a good leather handbag in London recently and I put (Airline regulation) hairspray liquid solution in a small clear bottle). Only to find that it had all leaked into the bag!!! It now is stained, black and dry. I am told that nothing can be done. The bag itself is tan and made in Holland. I have not received an answer from them. Can you help, please?
i've just opened my shipping container full of furniture now covered in white mould. Can I se clove oil on the wooden furniture to "sterilize" the wood furniture before I put it in a new container. I'm worried about the spores doing the same hing to contents of the new container for storage.
Awaiting a warm early spring weekend to clean the walls of mould spores:-( there is a company who sells related product online. I wish to ask is it just as effective doing painted walls with essential oil of cloves - rather the purchasing the more expensive ready made product? Can I spray it onto mouldy curtains too?
Hello, Could you please tell me how to wash 100% Shetland Wool that has discoloured in patches with age. It is an extremely delicate hand knitted Christening Shawl in 1ply. Sincere thanks.
Hi Shannon
I have stains on balls of pure cotton that my Mum started knitting before she passed away. I would like to restart knitting the cotton but could I remove the stains first? I am pretty sure that the stains are from the steel knitting needles as the stains seem to be whereever the needles touched the thread. The cotton is taupe colour and the stains are apricot colour. Thanks for your advice.
How do I get rid of a dark blue water based marker pen mark off a grey micro suede couch . My 4 year old says he doesn't know where it came from?
Hello from America Shannon! I found your show on Hulu and love it!! Where can I find your amazing cleaning instructions and "recipes"? I'm driving my family crazy as I pause and rewind your show taking notes. :) Thanks, Lori Seattle Washington USA
Lori, there are great books by shannon which have all the information. Definitely worth purchasing! I love them!
Hi Shannon, Could you please tell me how to get mildew off the outsite of the toilet system?
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Help Shannon! My sister's fiance bought a home to refurbish and they painted over the dirt on the walls! How do I help her clean this up? I LOVE your tips and have been spreading the word to everyone about you. Thank you so much
How do I remove black mould from carpet please?
Hi Shannon, the other day we had a soft rubber ball that burst and it had a red Coloured liquid inside it and it went all over our carpet which is 100% Berber wool. We tried using vinegar and baking powder and then hot water with dish washing detergent in it. Any ideas? Also I was wondering about something else, how would I get perished rubber stains out of the same type of carpet? Thanks from Joe, I'm 14 by the way that's why my carpet is all stained.
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Hi Shannon, HELP! I have just put a couple of lines of permanent marker on my kitchen bench - it is wood, but very smooth like it has been varnished, it has a matt finish. I have tried nail polish remover and toothpaste, the nail polish remover helps, but there is still a very noticable mark left - im afraid the stain has sunk quite deep if that is possible? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!, Natalie
OOPs...Methylated spirits will remove permanent ink easily on non-porous surfaces
Methylated spirits will permanent ink easily
try the magic eraser.
Hi! I just got married and went to dry clean my wedding dress and it is going to cost $450!! It is a simple silk dress. The hem is very dirty from the dance floor. How can I wash the dress myself? Thanks!
Hi Lush, Do you know how to remove Jean dye transfer on a leather lounge? Many Tahnks
how do you remove the brown water stains in the dishwasher
place 1 tablespoon of 3% peroxide into the finish slot and 1 tablespoon of bicarb soda instead of powder,wash empty.alternativley rub the marks with salt and lemon. regards Shannon Lush
how do i get rid of acrylic black paint off pavers?
How do I get rid of acrylic black paint from pavers?
how do i get rust stain of clothing or fabric. I once used a product 9from chemist) now banned called rustiban....any tips ppplleeaassee
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Rosemary - how do I remove tar (used or allergies) from milleum(?) backed curtain fabric?
Can you help me get rid of black mould in my shower. It is at the bottom where the glass meets the tiles. I have heard that oil of cloves kills the spore but I don't know the ratios or how long to leave it on. Thanks in advance....Leah
How do I remove brown stain from the leather label of shorts that has run into cotton fabric?
I am about to have my 2nd baby and have just pulled out my 1st babies new born clothes that were only from under 2 years ago and they have yellow stains where she dribbled that we're not there when I put them away. Anyone know how to get rid of them, some of them are even white velvet suits.
Hi, Does anyone know the best way to clean two-pack finished kitchen doors? Mine are water stained and I don't want to use an abrasive cleaner.
Hi How do you remove mould from carpet
Great woman. Tks
sharon i have a leather saddle which has been covered with mold is it possible to add oil of cloves bees wax leather dressing i am using joseph lyddy and ge-wy leather dressing
Hi I have a fabric lounge suite and the arms of the chairs are really dirty from body oils and sweat. How can I clean them please your help would be greatly appreciated.
Hello, I had marks on my fake suede couch I tried to remove with cold water on a damp cloth now i have water marks please help.
HI i have pink mould in the silitcone how do i get rid of it please charlie cassar
what can i spray to keep fleas out of the house?? I have small short hair dogs.
I have laminate dark parquet flooring which appear to have white marks on it similar to a water mark on furniture. How do I remove them?
How do I get grease from a BBQ off unsealed tiles?
Hi I have bleach spots on my tiles how do I get rid of these
Hi.
I have special framed prints , and instead of glass in the frames I have perspex,which has small spots of mould.
How can I clean the correctly as well as getting rid of mould ?
Thank you. Denise
hi, my daughters tall boy is covered in mould. the back is made out of mdf and its the worst. how do i get rid of the mould with out using a liquid solution as it might make the timber swell and ruin it. help her room stinks badly.
Help please I have a Jackson dining suite and it has mould on it, I have used the oil of cloves once before on it and it came back what have I done wrong for it to come back. We live in Bellingen nsw and we do get very humid up here I always have the dining rm window open so the rm is vented well.I hope you can help me fix this terrible problem. Regards Dinah
Does anyone know how to remove the rust statins that appear on the clear PVC cafe curtains once they have been rolled up for awhile during rainy periods.
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We have the same promlem,we have searched the web so if anyone can help.Thanks Marie
Help! My 6 year old son has absolutely trashed his white School shirt today - he is always being careless at school and getting felt-tip pen (or texta, not sure what you call it here) on his white shirt. Today he came home with felt-tip/texta pen marks all over his shirt and goodness knows what else. So far today, I soaked it in Napisan Preen Stain Removal Powder for 2 hours and have just been washing it in a 40deg wash with Omo and more Napisan - but it doesn't seem to have come out. I did a quick Google search and a few stain removal tip pages mention using Hairspray. But as I don't have any in the house: if I get some tomorrow and spray it on the stains, a) am I too late to try the Hairspray method of trying to get the pen marks out; b) if I'm not too late, how long should I leave the hairspray on each stain before washing it and c) is there any other method that I could try this weekend?
If anyone can help, please reply! Cheers,
K.Mendis
For a white shirt you can spot bleach it with domestos then put it straight into the wash.You dont need a lot just a little rubbed onto where the stain is.
My 6 year old son has absolutely trashed his white School shirt today - he is always being careless at school and getting felt-tip pen (or texta, not sure what you call it here) on his white shirt. Today he came home with felt-tip/texta pen marks all over his shirt and goodness knows what else. So far today, I soaked it in Napisan Preen Stain Removal Powder for 2 hours and have just been washing it in a 40deg wash with Omo and more Napisan - but it doesn't seem to have come out. I did a quick Google search and a few stain removal tip pages mention using Hairspray. But as I don't have any in the house: if I get some tomorrow and spray it on the stains, a) am I too late to try the Hairspray method of trying to get the pen marks out; b) if I'm not too late, how long should I leave the hairspray on each stain before washing it and c) is there any other method that I could try this weekend?
If anyone can help, please reply! Cheers,
K.Mendis
Hi K.Mendis. My children have also managed to get pen marks all over their clothing and I know this sounds like a strange solution but I have had success with it. Soak pen ink stains in rotten milk. First rot some milk in sun, then once rotten strain the lumps out and put the lumps over the pen ink stain. Then you need to wash the clothing in the washing machine. Hope this helps. Good luck!
My 6 year old son has absolutely trashed his white School shirt today - he is always being careless at school and getting felt-tip pen (or texta, not sure what you call it here) on his white shirt. Today he came home with felt-tip/texta pen marks all over his shirt and goodness knows what else. So far today, I soaked it in Napisan Preen Stain Removal Powder for 2 hours and have just been washing it in a 40deg wash with Omo and more Napisan - but it doesn't seem to have come out. I did a quick Google search and a few stain removal tip pages mention using Hairspray. But as I don't have any in the house: if I get some tomorrow and spray it on the stains, a) am I too late to try the Hairspray method of trying to get the pen marks out; b) if I'm not too late, how long should I leave the hairspray on each stain before washing it and c) is there any other method that I could try this weekend?
If anyone can help, PLEASE reply, and you will have a very grateful Mum saying thanks! Cheers,
K.Mendis
Hi K.Mendis My Dad left a pen in his shirt pocket once and it went through the wash, leaving a big BLOB of ink on the shirt. I read about hairspray and tried it weeks after the accident; because it was such a big blob some didn't come off but a lot of it did. I would give it a go with your son's shirt. I read instructions on this site: http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-ballpoint-ink-out-of-clothing/ This one is on permanent marker; I haven't looked at it but it might help: http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-permanent-marker/ Another thing I did was get some paper towels and blot the ink, within that minute of spraying the hairspray on, then rinsing off the spray really well. If some comes off, I'd do it a couple of times. Hope this helps! Jess
I spilt herb tea on our carpet. Tried Borax but it isn't getting it out. Can you suggest a way to get rid of the brownish stain? Many thanks in advance.
I watch Lush House on Hulu and they haven't updated their choice of shows!! Since I love this program, as I'm sure many other people do too, can you get Hulu to add more programs from this show?
Hi Shannon With young grandchildren and all the mess that comes with them our fabric lounge needs a good clean. I have done it in the past via professional cleaners and I was not all that happy with them. Is there a cheap and easy way I can do it myself without chemicals. Thanks Helen
How do I get the mouldy smell out of the inside of an antique chest of drawers? They were sitting in about 1cm of Brisbane flood water and they have been in storage ever since.Thank you!
How do you make tupperware lids (the original cream lids) clean, mine have grubby marks despite my efforts to clean them off.
I read recently that after cleaning with bicarb & vinegar if T'ware is left outside the sun bleaches it. I haven't tried it yet.
How do I removed oil impregnated marks on unpolished timber?
Hi Lifestyle, just wondering how to remove Grout Pen from my polished timber floor boards. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi lifestyle. I've got a ceramic baking dish that is clean but it has baked in stains, it looks like crakes that juices have gone into but there are no crakes in the dish. how do i clean it?
Hi Lifestyle. Any tips on how to clean mould from an oil painting or where I can find Shannon Lush's advice regarding this. Thanks!
How do I clean outdoor PVC blinds or curtains I have around the patior They are the roll up ones. and quite large.
HI what is the best way to clean kitchen cupboards which have been painted with 2 pack paint cream in colour
This show ROCKS! Been watching via Hulu in the US, and I'm addicted, just wish there were more episodes! You rock Ms. Lush!! Way better than any home improvement show I've seen before.
Hi Shannon, My house is a huge mess. I have no idea how to organize it anymore. I'm going into severe depression because of it. I have a 6 yr old and a 3 yr old. I've seen ur show a couple of times & wished I could get ur help. I just don't know where to start.Is there anyway u can help me. Please
Help! I've just spilt baby oil on my imitation suede couch. Unfortunately we're in the process of moving house and I've packed my 'Spotless' book away in a box somewhere. I haven't touched the stain with anything yet, can you please tell me how to get the baby oil out?
does anyone know how to get white out out of my cars seats they are fabric its about the size of a little finger thanks gilly
Sealed with Estapol or something similar cypress pine floors in kitchen now dull & ? greasy looking ? from floor cleaning product build up.
How do I make them shiny again?
Also outide unsealed pavers stained with he milky sap from Frangipani cuttings.
Anyway I can remove stains??
Thanks
Hello,
Can I please have some advice on how to remove the smell of mice urine from carpet in a car. We have tried bicarb and vinegar. Any other suggestions?
Thank you
Black tea from carpet
I have a new backpack that we borrowed and one of my kids in their wisdom has drawn on it with permanent texor and now I need to know how to get it out as the bag needs to be returned in 2 days... HELP please
Eucalyptus oil will remove it
HI, I need desperate help with fleas in the house - how to rid them safely. I have a newborn & a cockerspaniel - the dog has spread the fleas throughout our carpeted rooms as well as a long haired rug in the lounge. Does Shannon Lush have a safe remedy? Thanks so much :)
Hi Lifestyle Team,
We have paint/epoxy type resin (used in making seamless flooring product) stuck to our car interior especially on the seats. It has been there for months, as we believed there was no way of ever removing it, but after seeing Shannon on tv we thought maybe, just maybe, she could help us. Please let me know if you have any ideas, we would really appreciate it.
hi
Do you have a solution to get rid of liquid nails of caravan walls. we took some awnings down and now have unsightly brown marks. There is a large amount of liquid nails on the walls and the only thing I tried to get if off with is eucalipus oil which wasn't sucessful. Thank you. Anna
Hi, just want to know if I can press the creases out of my silk wedding dress at home? Without paying a fortune for a professional dry cleaning service!
My daughter placed a wheat bag in the microwave which was kept in the pantry cupboard for 8 minutes and therefore then exploded. It has caused the burnt wheat odour to escape throughout the house penetrating into the carpet, suede lounge suite,our clothes which we wearing at the time and maybe even the walls. How can I get rid of this foul burnt smell. Oh yes, I forgot the inside of the microwave and the pantry cupboards.
We have just built a house and have gloss porcelain floor tiles throughout they have a protective wax coating on alot of the tiles I can not get rid of, any suggestions please
Irene
How do I remove a milky coffee stain from a light coloured wool carpet?
Hi I need some advice on how to clean..polyresin plantation shutters. they are white and I have grubby hand prints all over them. Nothing seems to work...can you help. Cheers Julie
COULD YOU ADVISE US HOW TO NEUTRALISE THE SMELL OF EITHER DEAD POSSUM/RAT IN A ROOF SPACE. THANKS MARY
This recently happened at my work. If you would rather smell moth balls, throw a heap of them into the roof. We also removed roof bats which were smelling from where the possum was lying. Moth balls should also keep away possums in future.
Can anyone tell me how to remove a stain from engineered stone. A damp timer trivet was place on the stone and now I can't remove the stain.
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DOes anyone know how I can prevent the colour from my canvas handbag coming out on my clothes. It has embroidery on the front so I dont really want to try curing in cold salt bath in case colour bleeds onto the front panel. any tips please?
Does the same formula for the floorboard cleaner work on vinyl plank floor.
I have mould present on my shower curtain. Unable to remove.Any suggestions
Hi Shannon, I am trying to find recipe for as glycerine / powder mixture to clean granite bench tops.. i thought i seen it in aca not so long ago Thanks ,,,K
Hi Shannon, I am trying to find your recipe for the mixture to use when shampooing carpets. I beleive the ingrediants were Bi-carb, metho,white vinegar, glycerine and I fail to remember the rest, or the quantity of each to use....could you kindly remind me :D
Hire a carpet steam cleaner from the local supermarket. Use only half the recommended quantity of their soap and then add two tablespoons each of bicarb soda, white vinegar and metho and then two teaspoons each of glycerine and eucalptus oil. Use machine as directed and then do it again with nothing in the machine at all -not even water. Throw dirty water on lawn to revive lawn.
Hey was just wondering how to get balsamic vinegar out of viscose fabric? I desperately need to get it out before saturday as I have a performace
Hi. Can you please tell me if Oil of Cloves is okay to use with vinegar my limestone shower base.
I have mould on the ceiling of one of the bedrooms. I heard you recently recommend oil of cloves to some water and spray on and leave. Will this form droplets and take the colour out of the bedspread?
Hi We have just walked in the door to find our marble floor stained with white vinegar The cleaner has sprinkled vinegar on the floor and wiped over with a damp mop...aaarrrrgh!!!!!!! what do we do????
Hi, Can you tell me how to remove yellow sweat stains from a white Karate (Canvas) uniform
Hi Mark, the LifeStyle team here. According to Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless”, sweat marks can be removed by making a paste with Napisan Oxygen and water to the consistency of peanut butter. Apply the paste to the stain and leave for 15 mins before washing.
Note: Ensure you use Napisan Oxygen as opposed to Napisan
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hi can you tell me what to use to get rid of dog odour in the back yard of my unit . i have a male samoyed and it is getting quite strong
Hi Gloria, the LifeStyle Team here. Based on Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” try washing down the surface with the juice from half a lemon added to an ice-cream container of water. In addition, try spraying the area with min tea or oil of pennyroyal.
Note: Do not use oil of pennyroyal if anyone in the house (including pets) is pregnant.
Hope this helps,
LifeStyle Team
G'day - we bought some of those 3M picture hanging hooks - the ones that are supposed to come off easy by pulling out a backing tab. Guess what. The tab came out and the hook stays in place. When we carefully tried to prise the hook off the wall it came off with soem paint. Trying to find a solution please that will allow the hook to come off without necessarily lifting off or staining the paint. Groooooooooooooan
DesolveIt orange based glue and goo remover
Fantastic now wheres the cheapest place to puchase essential oils of good strength and quality as they vary greatly
I buy mine from from the TinderBox in Balingup WA. They have a range of 100% pure essential oil. You can order on line http://www.cheekyherbs.com I love their oils
Hi Shannon, We have just had new nylon plush carpet laid, and my daughter's bottle of milk spilt all over it. The carpet is a charcoal colour, the carpet place recommended I use cavalier bremworth carpet stain remover which I did, I have also put bicarb soda on it. Now the carpet has gone a whitish colour, can you help me please? This happened about a week ago now. Emily.
Hi Shannon I have just unpacked some treasured baby shawls. There are some yellow stains on them. How should I treat them please?
Hi Tralie, the LifeStyle Team here. To rid yellow stains from fabrics, Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” recommends soaking the item overnight in a 7-litre bucket of warm water with ¾ of a capful of Napisan.
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I have an Aubusson Chinese hand made wool mat 2ft X 4ft bought in approx the 1960's, which belongs to my mother, it has never been cleaned, only vacuumed, now it is badly stained on the back in 3 places and I wan to know how to clean it.
What do you use to clean a microwave oven??
Hi Anna, the LifeStyle Team here. To clean a microwave oven Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” suggests you firstly remove the oven racks, rack supports, element and light cover and sprinkle the surface with bicarb, then splash some vinegar over the top. When the two elements begin fizzing, scrub with a sponge or nylon brush.
To clean the sides of the oven, use a damp sponge dipped in bicarb and another sponge dipped in vinegar. Apply the bicarb sponge first then the vinegar sponge over the top and press the vinegar through both sponges. Once clean, rinse with water. For stubborn stains repeat this process.
For the oven elements previously removed, clean with vinegar and bicarb and let stand before washing in the sink with detergent and water.
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Dear Shannon,
Please help.....We have a large red stain on our white carpet and require your expertise on how to remove it. We believe it was a Gatorade or Powerade spill and have tried using soda water to remove the stain which had no effect. We also tried a carpet cleaner this too had no effect. Could you please suggest a solution?
Thanks
Belinda
Hi Belinda, the LifeStyle Team here. Try Shannon’s remedy for an old red-wine carpet stain from her best-seller “Spotless”.
Damp the stain with a cloth dipped in vinegar. If this has no effect, lightly damp it with methylated spirits on a cloth.
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How do you remove whiteout from clothes or furniture?
Hi Shannon I have just been given two of my mothers gorgoes marcella quilts they are whie but have yellowed a bit with age what is the best way to clean them Kate
Hi Kate, the LifeStyle Team here. To rid yellow stains from fabrics, Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” recommends soaking the item overnight in a 7-litre bucket of warm water with ¾ of a capful of Napisan.
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Hi,
What's the easiest way to remove ballpoint pen from a leather boot? My 3 year old drew all over my favourite boots!
Hi Fleur, the LifeStyle Team here. According to Shannon Lush’s “Spotless” try applying a dry-cleaning fluid to the ink stains with a cotton bud, then sprinkle with talcum powder. Allow it to absorb and give it a final clean with leather dew (as per the packet instructions).
Hope this helps.
LifeStyle Team
whats the easiest way to clean venetian blinds/
Hi Bev, the LifeStyle Team here. From Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” here are some tips for cleaning Venetian blinds.
• Glue some sponges to the inside edges of your old kitchen tongs and leave to set
• Wet the tongs in a solution of vinegar and water and place over the top and bottom of each blind
• Pinch the tongs together and run them along
• To clean the chords, soak a sponge in the vinegar and water solution and wipe downwards. Repeat to remove all the dirt and ensure you squeeze the chords to remove the moisture towards the end.
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LifeStyle Team
Does anyone know how to remove general yellowing (sweat build up makeup)from 100% cotton white doona cover (but still has some hand made pattern not completely white) Reply to this comment
Hi Shana, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” recommends making a paste with Napisan Oxygen and water to the consistency of peanut butter. Apply it to the stains, leave for 15 mins and then wash as usual in the washing machine.
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Nowadays vanity sinks and baths are made of plastic. Obviously you can't use bicarb as this will leave tiny scratches. Both my vanity and bath have stains I can't seem to remove and where I have tried they are going yellow. Bathrooms are soooo expensive....help!!!
I have rescued an orphan kitten,she is only 4 weeks old and has a flea problem,I don't want to use any of the commercial flea sprays available as she is much too young and I don't want to poison her. Is there any natural ways to rid her of her fleas they are driving her crazy. I have already shampooed her twice,has had no effect.
Hi Ziggy, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” suggests the following
• Hand wash all pet bedding regularly, adding a couple drops of pennyroyal to the water to prevent fleas
• Rub some of the pennyroyal onto your hands before rubbing the coat of your cat.
• Add a few drops to the bath water
• In a spray bottle, mix 1 teaspoon of pennyroyal oil with 1 litre of water. Spray the inside of the cat basket/bed.
• These methods should not be used by or in the presence of pregnant persons or pets.
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LifeStyle Team
I have an heirloom shawl in pure wool knitted by my mother for the birth of my eldest daughter; this daughter is about to give birth to her first daughter, my first grandchild. I want to pass on the shawl but it has two rust spots on it. is there any way to remove rust coloured stains from very fine, just off white wool?
Hi Barbara, the LifeStyle Team here. For a natural alternative to rust removal Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” recommends sprinkling salt over the rust, then adding lemon juice. Allow this to dry and repeat. This may take a few attempts before the rust shifts. Similarly, try mixing together a thick paste of salt and vinegar and apply to the rust mark. Once the rust bleeds into the fabric, rinse with water
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LifeStyle Team
I now have rotted milk stains on top of the vomit stains and can't budge either of them. The carpet is also sticky from the glycerine and other filth is sticking to that too.
Please help!
I have all your books and refer to them frequently but my dog has chewed gum nuts on our carpet and although I have cleaned the carpet with my vax using your recipe - the carpet is clean but the stains are now reddish brown. Help!!!
Hi Shannon My daughter has just spilt a bottle of nail polish on the carpet in the middle of her room. Should I use nail polish remover to get rid of it?
Hi Jacqui, the LifeStyle Team here. Some helpful tips taken from Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” are listed below. Be sure to use acetone which is different from nail polish remover and ensure the comb is metal as acetone melts plastic.
• Wrap a fine-toothed metal nit comb in a tissue so the teeth come through the tissue.
• Place the comb at an angle to the base of the carpet and wedge it underneath the stain.
• Dip a cotton ball in acetone and rub it over the top of the stain with the comb underneath.
• Work the stain row by row ensuring the acetone doesn’t penetrate the base.
• Replace the tissue if it’s wet. Repeat process.
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LifeStyle Team
Hi Shannon
We woke up this morning to find our cat had used our couch for a toilet. My husband has cleaned up the poop and then cleaned the couch with the leather cleaner provided when we bought the couch, but still there is a stain. Any tips on how to remove the stain? The couch is white leather (I knew white was going to be a problem!)
Thanks so much, Jodi20
Hi Jodi, the LifeStyle Team here. Based on Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless”, apply dry-cleaning fluid with a cotton ball, sprinkle with talcum powder to absorb it and brush off the talcum powder when it is dry before treating it with leather dew or saddle soap.
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I need to know how to clean a small sisal carpet that I have in my kitchen /family area, hope you can help From Maureen38
Hi Maureen, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” offers great cleaning tips for mats, rugs and carpets. For sisal in particular, Shannon strongly recommends against the use of wet cleaners. Sisal is best cleaned by sweeping or alternatively, mix bran and vinegar until clumpy (not wet). Scatter over the sisal carpet and sweep backwards and forwards, then vacuum.
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LifeStyle Team
I need to know how to get the smell of "moth balls" out of a silk shirt. HELP!!! I have washed it so many times & it still smells
Hi Marnie, the LifeStyle Team here. To rid clothes of a musty smell, Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” suggests placing a tea bag into the washing machine after the water has filled for 2minutes before it starts agitating.
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LifeStyle Team
Hi Joey, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” suggests when dealing with silk garments, adding shampoo to the wash and conditioner to the rinse as you would if you were washing your hair . Hope this helps.
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I want to know how to rid clothes of moth ball small too washing makes it worse! So many lovely retro clothes unwearable!
Hi Shannon,
I have a white cotton dress which has fake tan stains on the arm pitts and around the neck line.
My mum has tryed the making of paste of Nappy San and putting that on the dress and that hasnt gotten the stains out.
Just wondering if you have any other tricks that could get these stains out.
Thanks heaps,
Hi Nicole, the LifeStyle Team here. For removal of fake tan on items of clothing, Shannon Lush’s book “Speed Cleaning” suggests to wipe stains with glycerine first, then use dishwashing liquid and sponge out.
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What can I use to clean the rangehood above the stove? As well as getting rid of the baked on dust on top of some kitchen cupboards above the stove? Any ideas appreciated.
I got years of baked-on grease off of my range hood using rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol.
Hi Mumwendy, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s book “Speed Cleaning” suggests dampening a sponge with white vinegar then wiping over the range hood. For grimy areas such as kitchen cupboards, add a little bicarb to the vinegar sponge before wiping down. In addition, check the range hood filter as this may also need a wash in a solution of bicarb and vinegar or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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LifeStyle Team
Spray with eucalyptus air freshner/bacterial spray (available from supermarket or chemist in red aerosol tin) and wipe away with paper towel or cloth.
I use bicarb on a damp cloth and it really gets the sticky grease off, just needs a hot soapy rinse off afterwards, good luck !!
How can I get advantix (flee preventer) off the dashboard of my car. It was on my dog's neck and it rubbed on the dashboard. It contains100g/L Imidacloprid 500g/L Permethrin Solvent: 484 g/L N-Methylprrolidone. Hope you can help me.
Ho do I get rid of urine odours in the carpet? This is driving us nuts!
Hi Leanne, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” suggests the best way to freshen carpet smells is to make up a spray bottle containing 1 part bicarb, to 3 parts vinegar and 5 parts water. Spray the carpet then sponge it. Be careful not to let the fluid soak. Alternatively, sprinkle bicarb on the carpet prior to vacuuming.
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Shannon I have just bought a pair of light-coloured sued shoes and I their first day of wearing got rain marks on them which seemed to have stained. What should I do? please any help would be great I have done nothing as yet thanks Sahlan
Hi Salan, the LifeStyle Team here. Please ignore the comment below. To remove stains from suede Shannon Lush's best-seller "Spotless" suggests damping some vinegar on the marks, then rub with bran.
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The LifeStyle Team
Hi Mary, the LifeStyle Team here. To remove black permanent marker Shannon Lush suggests applying some dry cleaning fluid to a cotton bud, then tracing over the permanent pen. Quickly wipe away the dry-cleaning fluid with a cotton ball, replacing it often. Alternatively, try spraying the mark with Aerogard or hairspray and wipe off with a cloth.
Note:
• Apply these solutions on a small test patch first
• Act swiftly yet with care.
Hope this helps. For more tips on stain removal check out Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless”.
LifeStyle Team
Aaaagh, HELP! My 4 yr old has just drawn on the light coloured carpet with a black permanent marker, how do I get it out?
Hi Mary, the LifeStyle Team here. To remove black permanent marker Shannon Lush suggests applying some dry cleaning fluid to a cotton bud, then tracing over the permanent pen. Quickly wipe away the dry-cleaning fluid with a cotton ball, replacing it often. Alternatively, try spraying the mark with Aerogard or hairspray and wipe off with a cloth.
Note:
• Apply these solutions on a small test patch first
• Act swiftly yet with care.
Hope this helps. For more tips on stain removal check out Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless”.
LifeStyle Team
did you get an answer? Have you been able to remove the stains?
What is the best way to clean timber floors - we have 3 levels of them in our house. Should I use a broom or vacuum cleaner and then mop. Thanks.
Hi Debbie, the LifeStyle Team here. Shannon Lush’s book “Spotless” suggests always vacuuming or sweeping before mopping. Her top cleaning tips for sealed timber flooring involves diluting ½ Cup of vinegar per bucket of water, then wiping the floor with a mop. Alternatively, after vacuuming, add a couple of drops of essential oil to a bucket of water and mop as per usual. For unsealed timber, sprinkle with bicarb then splash vinegar over the top. Scrub, then rinse with water.
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Help!!! Just got back from holiday to find a dry orange juice stain (now dark orange its that dried on) on my carpet (creamy colour) - how do I get rid of it?
Hi Aoife, the LifeStyle Team here. According to Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless”, create a paste of water and Napisan Oxygen and apply over the stain, letting it sit for a few minutes. Remove the paste with a cloth and blot away any moisture with a paper towel. Be careful not to get water on the carpet base or it will stain.
Note:
• You may have to repeat this process several times.
• Test this on a hidden area of carpet first to ensure this remedy won’t leach the colour.
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LifeStyle Team
can you please help me! I have a very bad smell in my carpet.We have had it carpet washed,but smell is still there.
Hi Desley, the LifeStyle Team here. For maximum carpet care, Shannon Lush’s best-seller “Spotless” suggests using carpet cleaner every 3 months. After spraying the foam over the carpet, scrub it with a broom head wrapped in an old clean white T-shirt. Leave it to dry for about an hour, and then vacuum. Alternatively, sprinkle bicarb on the carpet before vacuuming, this acts as a general carpet freshener. Hope this helps.
LifeStyle Team
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Shannon about 20 yrs ago I had a product called Ripper Stripper made by the now defunct Reckitt & Colman which seemed to remove ANY carpet stain. Do you know if there is an identical product available on the present market? Tks so much. Sandra
Hi Sandra, the LifeStyle Team here. There are several varieties of carpet cleaner on the market that are either; soap-based, bicarb-based, detergent- based or alcohol-based. Shannon Lush’s best-selling books “Spotless” and “Speed Cleaning” offer many great solutions for carpet stain removal using such products relevant to the type of stain i.e. protein, fat, chemical, resin.
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