Been helping out while a family member is away by popping round to their Grandma and heating her food, washing up and checking everything is ok (this is Mon-Thurs this week)
Sat i got a call to say they've had to turn her boiler off because the carbon Monoxide alarm was going off so i might not have hot water on the Mon....
Went in on Mon and the boiler guy had been 10mins previous... The alarm had been going off since he left so she had taken the batteries out (it's loud!) Rang her DiL for advice she said its fine, the monitor is probably set to too sensitive as the boiler has just been given a gas safety cert.
Went yesterday and the boiler guy opened the door, he was filthy! Walked into the kitchen and whatever he had done with that boiler every surface (including underside of cabinets... floor... ceiling.... window, the lot) was covered in a film of soot! I had zero time yesterday to clean it all up but while she ate i cleaned the kettle, microwave etc.
Was a bloomin nightmare! Went today and her other grand daughter had been cleaning for 3-4hrs... not wallswindows/ceiling but cabinets etc.
Reason I'm telling you all this is Tues i was trying to use soapy water to clean it off and it took about 3 rounds of scrubbing! Today i was told DONT USE WATER as it just spreads it around... wiping with dry kitchen roll and then a spray of a degreaser is much easier!
You all asleep after that?
Aww maaan! Poor jen 
