Mrs Frugal Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 Kate - I've tried getting hold of Inovia (?) over the last couple of days to order a catalogue for essential oils, but the number goes through to an architect who has no idea what I'm talking about. Is the company still there or have they moved? I've tried to check the number with BT but they don't have a listing... Any ideas??? Oh dear. No I've not heard that they've moved but it's a huge farmhouse on the outskirts of town so they could easily have leased the office to someone else. I've checked the phone numbers with the ones on my catalogue and they are correct. I can't find the last bill as that had the phone number and address etc on. I went to collect some things at the beginning of July and they were still there. Hmmm, I'll investigate! Yes, you're dead right. Same phone number - different business at a different address. Must have changed their phone number. The second number I posted doesn't work at all. I wonder where they've gone? Oh flump!!!! - I've just done a google for them and there's no sign of them locally anymore. That's a real nuisance - I'm back to tiny bottles of essential oils again unless I can find another supplier. There is one that Mrs Nesbitt posted on another forum - I'll find the details and post them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 And please feel free to visit the girls when you are doing your bargain shopping in Springfeilds. Same to you if you're in sunny Stamford Caz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Ohh, I can help you there - when I rang them I had the same problem, but the chap that answered the phone was really helpful: General Sales: 01780 765 390. website: www.inoviainternational.co.uk EDIT FROM KATE - the number doesn't work Mel. I've posted the new number further on in the topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Kate will be relieved Mel! It only takes a second to be helpful doesn't it, thankfully you seem to have found the one person who could be bothered to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Quite an unusual occurrence in this day and age I am afraid. I must be getting old (36!!!) but I think people have become ruder / less tolerant and less helpful than ever. A real shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Mel! You're my heroine!!! Thanks so much for that. The chap who answered the phone when I rang was very vague and didn't give me any information at all. I'll change the phone number in the original posting. Thanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Wait a second......that's the second phone number that was on my catalogue and it goes bee bee beeee, bee bee beeeee when you ring it. I recognised it as I typed it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 (edited) There's a bulk sales number 01780 781396 on my order form. This is the number to phone. I've just rung them and it's working and they will still take small orders Edited September 1, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Sorry for misleading you Kate I can only cite the time of day I was posting to explain it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Don't worry Mel ! It's not your fault, the architects got it wrong because there are two numbers for small orders on the catalogue and the one you posted is the second one but for some reason, it's never worked! I've rung it before and it makes a funny noise! I tried the bulk sales number in desperation thinking that I'd be back to buying tiny bottles from Boots again and it worked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 There is an online oil wholesaler called Id aromatics I did post a link to their website somewhere They take small orders too but they have a 6/7 quid delivery chrge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Don't worry Mel ! It's not your fault, the architects got it wrong because there are two numbers for small orders on the catalogue and the one you posted is the second one but for some reason, it's never worked! I've rung it before and it makes a funny noise! I tried the bulk sales number in desperation thinking that I'd be back to buying tiny bottles from Boots again and it worked!! As long as I am forgiven.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 You ninny! Nothing to forgive! Blame the architects!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Oh, I thought I had my very own thread here Kate, but you've dropped my name from the title Obviously you realise I haven't been doing any cleaning Except the Eglus! I'm only teasing, very happy that we can all enjoy these recipes, and know where to go ( ) for our oils. Just need some for soot on carpet, cement/plaster dust on every carpet & surface, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Wasn't me Sheila! I'll put you back again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Soot on carpet sheila get some pure vegetable oil soap flakes (boots) and make a very strong solution. The take a scrubbing brush and scrub it well into the pile leave it to dry (gets quite hard) then give a really good vacuum off leaves it clean and quite fluffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 or just buy a big rug and pop it over the soot stain.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Love the title, thank you dear friend! Long term Louise, those tips will be really useful. I'm just working on the plan to rid myself of the builders altogether, its driving me nuts. A bit shutting the stable door after horse has bolted, as soot & bricks have greeted us twice already (no notice of when working on chimney)but we've blocked the chimney with board (lovely soot pile when we remove it). Now I need extra dustsheets to throw over other carpets. Or some strong plastic. To throw over the builders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna 1 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Thanks Kate - and everyone for excellent sleuthing on the Inovia phone number crisis!!! Am off to ring for a catalogue right now... Except I have a question first on the subject of green cleaning: Does anyone have any good ideas for cleaning a wedding dress at home? I hate dry-cleaners because of the chemicals, and I don't really want to pay £80 to get the dress cleaned. I should explain that it's a dress that we used in a stage production and was worn twice for all of 5 minutes. The only thing is that the train has picked up a few marks on the underside as we were performing outside. It's made of polyester satin and quite ornately beaded. Any suggestions gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Ornately beaded is a bit scary. I flung mine in the washing machine but it wasn't beaded at all. Washed like a dream though! I don't know Anna, perhaps gentle handwashing? Whatever you do you'll have to be very careful of the beads. My neighbour got married in a very expensive (very very expensive ) Harrods wedding dress and it was beautifully beaded along the hem and throughout the dress. She dropped beads from the minute she put the dress on until she took it off that night! That's why my dress was totally unbeaded ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I have to do something with mine, and I've been thinking about it the last couple of days - uncanny that this thread came up. Mine is in a box somewhere in the house - probably with all the other stuff I can't find in the spare room (we only just moved) and I know it's filthy, so it's probably well worn in by now.....ugh - how disgusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 I learned to wash mine straight away (after the service, you understand - no big pants in church, Vicar!) after Mum left hers and it went mouldy where it got dirty. I popped mine in the machine when we got back from Honeymoon - no, I didn't wear it all the time ! Now it's sat clean but miserable in my wardrobe with no idea what to do with it but without the heart to throw it out or put it in a charity bag. I'd never fit in it now. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then - or should I say c-h-o-c-o-l-a-t-e . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I've still got mine, I know exactly where it is and I know it's absolutely filthy. My daughter found it several years ago where I'd put it away tidily (whatever for I don't know, it's not as if I'm planning on wearing it again, although I'd like to think I could, 19+ years & 2 children later there's no chance of me ever getting into it again even if I wanted to). Anyway said daughter rediscovers it at regular intervals and sweeps around the house in it, "dressing -up". I wouldn't mind but it's far too long for her so it collects dust and dirt as it trails all over the floor. No beads though Sorry, no help from me Anna, all I can suggest is the gentle handwashing, but that does sound a bit daunting, perhaps just handwashing the dirty bit only in the bath with some of the Boots soap flakes because they're gentle, and avoid the beaded bits if at all possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Mine is wrapped in tissue paper in the loft waiting for the day that I turn into Miss Haversham (oh and get down to 7 stone again - I really should post the picture of my wedding day I REALLY was thin once ) It's funny how we keep these things - its unlikely I will ever wear it again or have anyone else that would! If yours is the type of material that will machine wash then you could bundle it inside a duvet or something to protect the beads. And is Kate the only really super duper organised person who actually washed their wedding dress when they came back from honeymoon - I feel like a slob next to her ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 (edited) I only got married last year - only took Darren 10 years to ask me - and I can't do my dress up either, and that's only 12 months down the line. Goodness knows what I'll look like in 19 years and (fingers crossed because we've been trying a long time) 2 children! and as for being 7 stone on my wedding day........pah! I think the last time I saw 7 stone I was 10 Edited September 1, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
