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Wish we could come and help you....We've had problems with a rental too, but it wasn't next door! What a great deal for you. Maybe you can do one or two rooms at a time. As for worrying about the air conditioning and the heater, I don't think it's a serious problem. My grandmothers both made quilts and some survived (though unfortunately I don't have any!) Both lived in sultry, humid, sometimes cold East Texas...and survived with space heaters and big fans...
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Originally Posted by kathome
DH and I used TSP to remove wallpaper the was pasted on without prepping the wall first. It was impossible to remove the wallpaper until the guy in Lowes told us to use TSP. That stuff is GREAT and will clean anything.
I also used it to clean the painted kitchen cabinets before re-painting (can't afford new) and again the stuff worked great. My only advice and it's IMPORTANT, USE RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH TSP. That stuff can be really nasty on your skin. Since it's nasty on the skin I worried about it being nasty in my lungs so I made sure ALL THE WINDOWS WERE OPEN. Maybe I was too extreme, but better safe than sorry. Another tip: When washing those disgusting walls (how could anyone live like that? and OMG the tub???? OMG) resist the urge to get up on the ladder and work your way down. The yucky water drips down the wall and makes more of a mess with streaks of dirt that are hard to remove. Start at the bottom and work your way up! Try it, you'll see it's easier. Good luck. Can't wait to see the finished pics. Greasey cabinets [ATTACH=CONFIG]69536[/ATTACH] clean spot kitchen counter [ATTACH=CONFIG]69537[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by CAKELSEY
Originally Posted by kathome
DH and I used TSP to remove wallpaper the was pasted on without prepping the wall first. It was impossible to remove the wallpaper until the guy in Lowes told us to use TSP. That stuff is GREAT and will clean anything.
I also used it to clean the painted kitchen cabinets before re-painting (can't afford new) and again the stuff worked great. My only advice and it's IMPORTANT, USE RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH TSP. That stuff can be really nasty on your skin. Since it's nasty on the skin I worried about it being nasty in my lungs so I made sure ALL THE WINDOWS WERE OPEN. Maybe I was too extreme, but better safe than sorry. Another tip: When washing those disgusting walls (how could anyone live like that? and OMG the tub???? OMG) resist the urge to get up on the ladder and work your way down. The yucky water drips down the wall and makes more of a mess with streaks of dirt that are hard to remove. Start at the bottom and work your way up! Try it, you'll see it's easier. Good luck. Can't wait to see the finished pics. It's past amazing that it's not crawling with who knows what bugs. |
Originally Posted by Debra Mc
Originally Posted by CAKELSEY
I want to thank you all for your advice. I knew you all would come through for me. If you could see this place you would not be jealous. It is a lot of work. It had been used for a rent house for the last 7 years. The last one was a heavy smoker so I'm scrubbing walls and ceilings to paint....not a spot in the kitchen without a grease spot. If I can pull this off I will post pictures but it will take time. I've been scrubbing for nearly a month now. Hard on the old arms and shoulders. Thanks again
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By looking at the pics I bet the first thing you do when you get thru is strip & hit the shower. OOOOOO cooties. Double yuk
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Originally Posted by Debra Mc
If you ever get the bath tub clean, polish it with car wax & it will shine & look a lot beter. Dh use to repair fiberglass tubs & that is what he used. It probably has a cast iron tub so be careful you don't cut into the finish. Will work on it too. Also if you get the 600 silcon wet sandpaper it will clean it too.
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Debra, I was going to tell you about your story about the alarm clock. I thought the old ceiling fan was antiqued...turns out it was white too. LOL
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Originally Posted by kathome
Originally Posted by CAKELSEY
Originally Posted by kathome
DH and I used TSP to remove wallpaper the was pasted on without prepping the wall first. It was impossible to remove the wallpaper until the guy in Lowes told us to use TSP. That stuff is GREAT and will clean anything.
I also used it to clean the painted kitchen cabinets before re-painting (can't afford new) and again the stuff worked great. My only advice and it's IMPORTANT, USE RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH TSP. That stuff can be really nasty on your skin. Since it's nasty on the skin I worried about it being nasty in my lungs so I made sure ALL THE WINDOWS WERE OPEN. Maybe I was too extreme, but better safe than sorry. Another tip: When washing those disgusting walls (how could anyone live like that? and OMG the tub???? OMG) resist the urge to get up on the ladder and work your way down. The yucky water drips down the wall and makes more of a mess with streaks of dirt that are hard to remove. Start at the bottom and work your way up! Try it, you'll see it's easier. Good luck. Can't wait to see the finished pics. It's past amazing that it's not crawling with who knows what bugs. |
You are lucky I can dream of haveing a whole house for my quilting,congratulations. I am happy for you.
I look forward to seeing your photos. I took over one bedroom when the last child left, hubby wanted it for a guest room too but I won out. Told him when was the last time we had some one to come visit and stay for a while. We do keep a bedroom for GD when she comes to spend the night told him if company come they can stay in there. Waited to many years to get my own room. Happy Quilting, Carol in Delaware |
OMG! I just saw the pics of the "clean spots". Is anybody still smoking? Do you see what is getting in your lungs?
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