British Expats

British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   The Barbie (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/)
-   -   Enoughs,enough! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/enoughs-enough-346412/)

madsad Jan 5th 2006 12:32 pm

Enoughs,enough!
 
Hi Folks,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get sun cream off a soft leather suite :mad: ? My blue leather sofa is covered in the bloody stuff thanks to our guests that are staying with us :mad: Im slowly losing patience :( we set down some boundries when they first arrived but they just seem to be disregarding what we said,last thing i want is to be seen as is moaning faced bag but this is our home :(
Can they not respect the fact that it someones home they are living in & not a hotel? little insight into our week so far is sh!tty nappies being left on a bedroom window sill cooking in 30degree heat :mad: hubby & i freaked :eek:

We're both going about at the moment biting our lip,we have spoke up but it seems to be falling on deaf ears,anyone got any ideas how im gony cope with another 2weeks of this? last thing i want is a horrible atmosphere between us all.

Donna.

Hels Jan 5th 2006 12:37 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 

Originally Posted by madsad
Hi Folks,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get sun cream off a soft leather suite :mad: ? My blue leather sofa is covered in the bloody stuff thanks to our guests that are staying with us :mad: Im slowly losing patience :( we set down some boundries when they first arrived but they just seem to be disregarding what we said,last thing i want is to be seen as is moaning faced bag but this is our home :(
Can they not respect the fact that it someones home they are living in & not a hotel? little insight into our week so far is sh!tty nappies being left on a bedroom window sill cooking in 30degree heat :mad: hubby & i freaked :eek:

We're both going about at the moment biting our lip,we have spoke up but it seems to be falling on deaf ears,anyone got any ideas how im gony cope with another 2weeks of this? last thing i want is a horrible atmosphere between us all.

Donna.


Donna,

Have you tried just warm soapy water to get the suncream off??

As far as your guests go, I would just sit them down and talk to them. If they dont like it, then buggar them....as you say its your home. I must admit its horrible when things like this happen. Hope you can sort something out!!

Hels

diddy Jan 5th 2006 12:44 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 

Originally Posted by madsad
Hi Folks,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get sun cream off a soft leather suite :mad: ? My blue leather sofa is covered in the bloody stuff thanks to our guests that are staying with us :mad: Im slowly losing patience :( we set down some boundries when they first arrived but they just seem to be disregarding what we said,last thing i want is to be seen as is moaning faced bag but this is our home :(
Can they not respect the fact that it someones home they are living in & not a hotel? little insight into our week so far is sh!tty nappies being left on a bedroom window sill cooking in 30degree heat :mad: hubby & i freaked :eek:

We're both going about at the moment biting our lip,we have spoke up but it seems to be falling on deaf ears,anyone got any ideas how im gony cope with another 2weeks of this? last thing i want is a horrible atmosphere between us all.

Donna.

Have you thought about visiting them in the UK in the Summer and taking a dump on one of their windows sills?

rapitts Jan 5th 2006 12:52 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
Lots of warm water and keep wiping the area to lift the oil.

I would suggest you get some old bed sheet and put that down on the sofa to protect it further.

Sounds like your guests dont give a toss, I would ask your husband to have a word in his friends ear.

Good Luck


Originally Posted by madsad
Hi Folks,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get sun cream off a soft leather suite :mad: ? My blue leather sofa is covered in the bloody stuff thanks to our guests that are staying with us :mad: Im slowly losing patience :( we set down some boundries when they first arrived but they just seem to be disregarding what we said,last thing i want is to be seen as is moaning faced bag but this is our home :(
Can they not respect the fact that it someones home they are living in & not a hotel? little insight into our week so far is sh!tty nappies being left on a bedroom window sill cooking in 30degree heat :mad: hubby & i freaked :eek:

We're both going about at the moment biting our lip,we have spoke up but it seems to be falling on deaf ears,anyone got any ideas how im gony cope with another 2weeks of this? last thing i want is a horrible atmosphere between us all.

Donna.


madsad Jan 5th 2006 12:56 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 

Originally Posted by rapitts
Lots of warm water and keep wiping the area to lift the oil.

I would suggest you get some old bed sheet and put that down on the sofa to protect it further.

Sounds like your guests dont give a toss, I would ask your husband to have a word in his friends ear.

Good Luck


thanks folks for the replies, this is going to be a very long three weeks :o

Malcolm, had a word, so we will see if that has any effect!!.

Donna

gedge Jan 5th 2006 12:56 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
Get a hose.
Wait for them to come through the door.
Then give it to them full blast.
They should get the message.

MrsDagboy Jan 5th 2006 1:05 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
I dont think water is a very good idea if the sofa is soft leather (I presume you mean suede?). In general leather & water dont mix (particularly suede), if its plain leather best off to try a saddle soap which is specifically designed to clean leather, if its suede Id be calling a professional cleaning company & giving them the bill, cos suede can be ruined so easily.

Good luck with them Donna.

Bordy Jan 5th 2006 1:36 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 

Originally Posted by madsad
thanks folks for the replies, this is going to be a very long three weeks :o

Malcolm, had a word, so we will see if that has any effect!!.

Donna


I think you & Malky should start walking about the house naked Donna.

See if you can embarrass them into leaving. :D

Gold Coaster Jan 5th 2006 1:42 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
Someone beat me to it, Warm soapy water does the trick................. "throw a bloody bucket of warm soapy water over your visitors". :mad:

MartinLuther Jan 5th 2006 1:50 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
Maybe a few strategically placed Huntsmen might cure the problem :D

ndbarrett Jan 5th 2006 1:54 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 

Originally Posted by madsad
Hi Folks,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get sun cream off a soft leather suite :mad: Donna.

Have you tested it for DNA, maybe its not sun cream :D

biggy Jan 5th 2006 1:56 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
I always used to find that getting our kids to say something really loudly used to make adults listen.......... like were not allowed to sit on the sofa without havin a shower first. And Muuuummmm are we allowed to leave stuff lying around now!!!

moneypenny20 Jan 5th 2006 4:58 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
Just stand in the room where the crime was committed and shout (making sure they are close enough to hear) who the hell did ***, for god's sake, was it you (name a child you have already warned) and see what happens :D You might have to bribe the child but hey, if it works ;)

Jonahs_mummy Jan 5th 2006 5:46 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 
I swear by Saddle Soap for my leather sofa!:D

chatty34 Jan 5th 2006 6:07 pm

Re: Enoughs,enough!
 

Originally Posted by madsad
Hi Folks,

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get sun cream off a soft leather suite :mad: ? My blue leather sofa is covered in the bloody stuff thanks to our guests that are staying with us :mad: Im slowly losing patience :( we set down some boundries when they first arrived but they just seem to be disregarding what we said,last thing i want is to be seen as is moaning faced bag but this is our home :(
Can they not respect the fact that it someones home they are living in & not a hotel? little insight into our week so far is sh!tty nappies being left on a bedroom window sill cooking in 30degree heat :mad: hubby & i freaked :eek:

We're both going about at the moment biting our lip,we have spoke up but it seems to be falling on deaf ears,anyone got any ideas how im gony cope with another 2weeks of this? last thing i want is a horrible atmosphere between us all.

Donna.

My son and pal sat on my soft blue leather sofas covered in 30+
I used warm water, washing up liquid and a flannel and just wiped and wiped but very gently and it all came off.
Good Luck with the visitors, if I remember right you hardly know them do you? rather you than me.


All times are GMT -12. The time now is 4:34 pm.

Powered by vBulletin: ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.