Monday, 28 November 2016

Household hints and my christmas tree.

I ran out of furniture polish so guess what I have some Olive Oil cooking spray I don't often use so that is my new furniture polish. 
My coffee tables look better than they normally do.  


 So I tried the floor
 This is before
 This is after who knows how long it will last but it has no smell which is good.
 My christmas tree not big but it is pretty.
And it has a very dull star on top.
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32 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLean28 November 2016 at 19:12

    Hari om
    Mum used to use linseed oil on all her furniture, so I guess olive will do!!! Looks real good. I made a half-hearted attempt at Christmas decor yesterday. May need to revisit! YAM xx

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    1. Merlesworld28 November 2016 at 20:46

      It woks as well as the furniture polish and is much cheaper.
      Merle.............

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  2. Elephant's Child28 November 2016 at 19:31

    John Laws was obviously wrong. Oils IS oils. Remember the ad where he said they weren't?
    Looks good.
    And the decorating puts me to shame.

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    1. Merlesworld28 November 2016 at 20:52

      John Laws is still going I heard him the other day he must be a million years old, I was surprised he is not as angry as he was guess we all get old, I guess he was wrong about the oils too.
      Merle.................

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    2. River28 November 2016 at 21:30

      John Laws is still going??? I am truly surprised.

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    3. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 07:59

      I think he is on a break now, last year he had a long break at christmas and he wasn't sure if he was coming back to the radio.
      Merle...............

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  3. Charliedownunder28 November 2016 at 21:13

    Wow ... How good is that! Wonder if it would work outside. Our jetty needs some serious oiling. The Christmas tree looks great. I must get onto putting ours up.

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 07:57

      You could try it, decking oil is expensive and cooking oil very cheap so no harm done if it doesn't work.
      Merle............

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  4. River28 November 2016 at 21:29

    I would have never thought to use olive oil spray as a polish, wouldn't it would dry sticky? It does look great. I like your tree. Spray the star with some gold paint? Dip it in glitter?

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 07:54

      You spray it on then rub it in it is not sticky at all but our floors in the lounge room and dining room are not polished the rest of the house is, I think our floor polishers went broke half way into the job as I remember.
      I could give the star a bit of a spruce up maybe net year.
      Merle........

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  5. eileeninmd28 November 2016 at 22:33

    Hello, looks like the oil did a great job. Your Christmas tree is pretty. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 08:01

      It did a good job, not sure how long it will last.
      Merle........

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  6. Joanne Noragon29 November 2016 at 01:06

    Your tree is beautiful, and so is the star.

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 08:02

      You are very positive that is always good.
      Merle..........

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  7. Happy Elf Mom (Christine)29 November 2016 at 08:04

    I love the look! And your tree is cute! You don't need a flashy star. Too many flashing things are distracting anyway.

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 17:32

      You could be right about that.
      Merle...........

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  8. Cheryl29 November 2016 at 08:26

    I'm going to try the olive oil spray, thanks for the tip! Your Christmas tree looks lovely and bright.I put out my tabletop tree and angel yesterday just a little Christmas cheer.

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  9. Stephanie29 November 2016 at 10:17

    Wow, what a lovely transformation to your floor! I need to polish ours floor....maybe soon {{smiles}}

    Your Christmas tree is simply beautiful. Hugs!

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 17:36

      It did look good in the lounge room but in the bathroom showed up all the water marks.
      Merle..............

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  10. A Brit in Tennessee29 November 2016 at 12:07

    Well the oil has done a fine job, I would have never thought of using it :)
    I
    think your tree is very pretty, you are well ahead of me, I'm still thinking about it !
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 17:38

      I was early this year because I'm off to my daughters for a while to help with the twins.
      Merle................

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  11. Michelle29 November 2016 at 12:44

    Your tree looks fabulous. Mine is still in the closet.

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  12. Red Rose Alley29 November 2016 at 15:14

    Merle, I can't believe that olive oil cooking spray works so good on your furniture and floors. Wow, they look great. I'm wondering if it's slippery when walking on? Your Christmas tree is so pretty. I like the gold garland. You're getting into the Christmas spirit, Merle. :)

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Merlesworld29 November 2016 at 17:41

      You must rub it in well or it will be slippery.
      Merle........

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  13. Margaret D29 November 2016 at 18:30

    Your tables and floors look good Merle, never thought of using olive oil, i just use it for cooking..
    Your tree is pretty, haven't put ours up as yet.

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    1. Merlesworld30 November 2016 at 08:27

      I've used it for odd things before and I've checked out some of the cleaning sites that tell you what to use instead of all the chemicals not so much sinus now as I once had.
      Merle...............

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  14. Barbara Neubeck30 November 2016 at 20:48

    .. everything is looking great Merle... love your tree.. are the stockings for the twins ??? xxxxxx... Love to all.. Barb xxxx

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    1. Merlesworld30 November 2016 at 21:55

      Well maybe but they are still to small but next year will be grand.
      Merle...............

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie2 December 2016 at 18:34

    That's a great tip, Merle. The table and floor really do look nice! I am going to try it - the cost of furniture polish is outrageous these days. Your tree is so sparkly! It's a special Christmas this year with the new babies. xx Karen

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