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I have recently had a new kitchen fitted with mottled granite worktops. The tiler has just finished the wall tiles, and I've cleaned up the mess afterwards. To my horror there are several stains which look like splash marks,where he must have been mixing something or swilling off his tools...

We are about to place an order for a new kitchen, and the next step is to choose a gas hob, single fan oven and possibly a dishwasher (which may have to be a slimline one, depending on the space available). Am I better off going for a more expensive item? Does anyone 'in the know' have any...

Hmmm... didn't think of that :oops: Thanks

Hotpoint FZ175 Freezer I've just noticed that the warning light on the freezer is flashing. I don't think the door was closed properly, as it opened too easy, but the food is still frozen. No damage done then, but can anyone tell me how to get rid of the flashing light please? I can't find...

rocks1 More or less... AQ9L291/V perhaps... zipper I know it's still under guarantee, but it's a bit worrying that we have problems after only 5 months. It seems to be ok at the moment. I've done 3 loads on different settings and they've been ok. Must just be that particular setting...

Half way through a wash cycle (coloured cotton that usually takes just over an hour) I heard the sound of 2 clicks, which usually means that the cycle has finished. All the lights were flashing, including the pause light. Conditioner was still in the drawer and the clothes were sitting in...

At least that's one job that I can pass on... lol Thanks Nige

I've noticed that after each flush the water level (in a ground floor toilet) appears to be lower than normal. Can anyone tell me what's caused this and how to rectify please?

Thanks - will bear that in mind.

Thanks. We've had to order some kind of oil that you apply with a brush. Sounds like it gives the same result as your laquer. Here's hoping...

We have just had white oak internal doors and staircase fitted. Can anyone tell me which is the best method of treating them please - do we use an oil of some sort?

I am considering this machine: http://www.bosch-home.co.uk/our-products/laundry/washing-machines/freestanding/classixx/WAE24164GB.html as a replacement for my Hotpoint that I have had various issues with lately :( see other postings. It reads well, price £305 and has a 2 year warranty...

I seem to have one problem after another with my washer at the moment. Hotpoint Aquarius Extra WMA34 Sometimes I get 5 steady red lights showing: Time Saver Door Locked Wash Rinse and Spin Final Spin At this point it's been washing for a while and conditioner is still in the...

Thanks woody. It would seem that this is a common problem. I don't think it helps matters when I have to wash workwear each week. Oil and grease can't be good for any washing machine. To be honest the washer is always on - as anyone with a family will know - but I should try and make...

Thanks for that. I'll try that now - I don't think the vinegar has cleared the smell, only masked it for a while.

In theory that should work as lemons are used to neutralise smells - might be less messy to use lemon juice from a bottle perhaps? I actually used a bottle of white vinegar in the dispenser drawer and so far it seems to have done the trick. Have bought powder today though to use in place of...

I've given the machine a good scrub around the rubber seal and the dispenser drawer. Towels are in at the moment on a hot wash, and then I was gonna throw the vinegar and soda in - luckily I read your post beforehand. Thanks. I was never good at chemistry and physics (unlike your son by the...

Thanks. I've been using those liquid capsule things that you put in the drum with the clothes for the past few weeks, so that could be a good point. I'll try powder next. Meanwhile, I'll give the white vinegar and washing soda a go and see if that will do anything for the smell. I do...

If I take the clothes straight from the drum as soon as the cycle finishes it's ok, but I left the washer running whilst I went out for ½ hour. When I opened the washer door there was a horrible smell which I can only describe as like a hamster cage :shock: what the hell's all that about...?

Thanks for the vote of confidence :? I think I'll leave it as it is for now :wink: