This morning, I was asked by Laura to put some washing on. I opened the cupboard under the sink and reached for the unopened packet of DAZ washing powder. I opened the box and was horrified that it was half empty. However I am not the sort of person to weigh it to see if it contained the correct measure of powder as specified on the box. I just wondered if there was any need for a box being 50% larger than it needed to be… This is very misleading!

I was working behind the bar during the World Cup (in fact, the last 2 but that’s irrelevant to the story) and I was quite friendly with the regulars. Especially this one chap, Carl, who this ‘blog’ is based on.

Carl turned up to every Man Utd and England match he could, that was shown at our pub. He used to bring a tobacco tin to every England match. The tin lid was decorated with a St George design and a British Bulldog in the centre. Inside the tin was, of course, Carl’s dad. Carl made a promise to his dad that he would take him to every England match he could. This sounds quite a thoughtful thing to do but….

As the place was getting quite busy and England scored their first goal against the opposition Carl had shouted to me, ‘Double rum for m’ Dad please, Steve?’. So I hurried and plonked a double rum in front of him, took the cash and carried on with my duties… Again a big cheer and …‘Double rum for m’ Dad again please, Steve?’ So I did.

3 goals, then 4 to England then a fifth each with a double rum. Next thing I saw were flames licking the front of one of the tills where Carl is calmly sat staring at his ‘Dad’. I rushed over and asked what the hell is happening. At the same time England scored for the final time and Carl eagerly answered, ‘Nothing mate. Looks like m’ Dad needs another rum.’

I swiftly poured a large rum and passed it over, to my surprise, Carl poured this into the flames, which I saw coming out of the tin, luckily extinguishing the fire that was coming from the tin.

I then discovered that Carl’s Dad’s Ashes were in that tin. When his dad was alive he knocked back a double rum each time England scored. Carl was pouring the spirit into the tin and setting fire to it to evaporate the liquid.

This was Carl’s way of still celebrating ‘The Match’ with his old man.

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Vanish carpet stain remover

Vanish carpet stain remover is an ideal domestic cleaning product for helping you clean areas of carpet that are in constant use such as staircases, hallways and doorways.  Vanish carpet stain remover is just the product for keeping those heavy useage areas looking clean and fresh.

Vanish carpet stain remover domestic cleaning product comes supplied in a powder foam form within an aerosol can. 

To use Vanish carpet stain remover simply just spray it onto your carpet from an height of approx 80cm or 2′6″ covering all the area that you wish to clean.   Once you have sprayed the dirty area of carpet use a sponge or damp cloth to work the in foam well.  After you have completed this process leave the treated area for around two hours before finally vacuuming clean.

Vanish carpet stain remover can be purchased in 600ml canisters.

For further information on the Vanish carpet stain remover domestic cleaning product please visit their website at www.vanish.co.uk.

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Windolene for glass and shiny surfaces

Windolene is for glass and shiny surfaces, this cleaning product as a four action system, firstly it will dissolve grease, secondly it lifts off the dirt, thirdly it cleans with vinegar and finally it will leave your surfaces with a streak free shine. 

To use Windolene simply just spray it onto the surface or window that you wish to clean and then buff it up with a soft dry cloth

Windolene for glass and shiny surfaces can be purchased in 500ml trigger bottles.

For further information on the Windolene for glass and shiny surfaces cleaning product please visit their website at Windolene for glass and shiny surfaces.

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Multi Action Cleaner Dettol

Dettol All in 1 Multi-Action cleaner is an anti bacterial cleaner that is great at cutting through grease in your kitchen, removing limescale and also soap scum from your bathroom and shower. 

To use  Dettol All in 1 Multi-Action cleaner simply spray on and leave to soak for approximetly 10 minutes then just wipe off and then finally rinse.

Dettol All in 1 Multi-Action cleaner can be bought in 500ml trigger bottles and comes in three lovely fragrances Green Apple, Pink Grapefruit, and Atlantic Fresh.

For further information on the Dettol All in 1 Multi-Action cleaner cleaning product please go to the Dettol All in 1 Multi-Action cleaner website

For information on other domestic cleaning products featured in this series of household cleaning product articles click on the required link below.

• Mr Muscle oven cleaner
• Pledge classic beauty
• Spontex cleaning pads
• Domestos kills all known germs
• Dettol mould & mildew remover
• CIF Cream tough on cleaning
• Fairy Liquid washing up liquid

Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner

Mr Muscle is an excellent oven cleaner. 

When using Mr Muscle oven cleaner it is important to only use this product on cold ovens as it could leave you with a un wanted residue if used on warm ovens. 

The way you use Mr Muscle oven cleaner is to simply spray it onto the greasy burnt on areas of your oven and then leave it for around 30 to 120 minutes before wiping off thoroughly.

Mr Muscle oven cleaner can be purchased in 300ml aerosol cans as shown on your right.

For further information on the Mr Muscle Oven cleaner cleaning product please go to the Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner website

For information on other domestic cleaning products featured in this series of household cleaning product articles click on the required link below.

• Pledge classic beauty
• Spontex cleaning pads
• Domestos kills all known germs
• Dettol mould & mildew remover
• CIF Cream tough on cleaning
• Fairy Liquid washing up liquid

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Furniture polish Pledge

Pledge as now been around for almost 50 years busily cleaning and polishing furniture household furniture.  Pledge is absolutely ideal for cleaning your furniture and also your floors. 

Pledge can be purchased in various different forms, the picture to your right is of Pledge Classic Beauty which cleans conditions and protects and is part of the aerosol range of pledge products. 

For further information on pledge cleaning products please go to the Pledge products website

For information on other domestic cleaning products featured in this series of household cleaning product articles click on the required link below.

• Spontex cleaning pads
• Domestos kills all known germs
• Dettol mould & mildew remover
• CIF Cream tough on cleaning
• Fairy Liquid washing up liquid

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Spontex cleaning pads

Spontex cleaning pads or washups are a cleaning product that is fantastic to use when washing up your dirty pots and pans and in reality for virtually any other domesic cleaning task within your household.

Spontex cleaning pads or washups as they are also known are best used wet with washing up liquid such as fairy liquid.  After using your Spontex pads simply rinse out thoroughly after use and then put them away until your next domestic cleaning task.

Spontex pads usually come in packages of two.

For further information on this household cleaning product please go to the Spontex website

For information on other domestic cleaning products featured in this series of household cleaning product blogs click on the required link below.

• Domestos kills all known germs
• Dettol mould & mildew remover
• CIF Cream tough on cleaning
• Fairy Liquid washing up liquid

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Domestos kills all known germs

Domestos is a cleaning product that is recognised to kill all known germs including all bacteria, mould and viruses.  There are many domestic cleaning uses for Domestos including using neat in toilets, kitchen and bathroom plugholes and in blocked pipes.  Domestos can be also used diluted on floors and work surfaces etc. 

Depending on the job that is being under taken domestos can be used either neat or diluted with water. 

Domestos can be purchased in 750ml bottles.

For further information on this household cleaning product please go to the Domestos website

For information on other domestic cleaning products featured in this series of household cleaning product blogs click on the links below.

• Dettol mould & mildew remover
• CIF Cream tough on cleaning
• Fairy Liquid washing up liquid

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Dettol mould & mildew remover

Dettol mould & mildew remover is a household cleaning product that kills up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.  The main cleaning use for Dettol mould & mildew remover is on such items as window frames,walls, refrigerator door seals, concrete patios, plastic shower curtains,shower doors and tiles.

Dettol mould & mildew remover will remove stains that have been caused by ingrained mould.  Dettol contains active bleach 

To use this cleaning product simply spray on the Dettol and then leave it for a while to do its work before finally wiping it off with a damp cloth.

Dettol mould & mildew remover can be purchased in 500ml and 750ml trigger bottles.

For further information on this household cleaning product please go to the Dettol mould & mildew remover website

For information on other domestic cleaning products featured in this series of household cleaning product blogs click on the links below.

• CIF Cream tough on cleaning
• Fairy Liquid washing up liquid

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