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Lifehacking pics - Simples.

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    #362
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,155 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Frigating wrote: »
    19: I've never understood the point of touch-free soap dispensers. I mean, you are literally seconds from getting all the germs off your hands anyway, why does it matter if there's just a few more.
    It's not about keeping germs off your hands, its about keeping dirt/germs off the dispenser.
    Eg, When you have mucky/oily hands from the car/garden, the most annoying part is trying to clean the taps and soap afterwards.


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    #363
    kupus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,151 ✭✭✭kupus


    On the subject of cleaning.

    A cheap alternative to cleaning hands is sugar and soap. (a small teaspoon is plenty) rather than the expensive stuff.
    It gets out oil, grease soil earth dirt etc.


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    #364
    red_0007
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭red_0007


    kupus wrote: »
    On the subject of cleaning.

    A cheap alternative to cleaning hands is sugar and soap. (a small teaspoon is plenty) rather than the expensive stuff.
    It gets out oil, grease soil earth dirt etc.

    Is this supposed to be home-made sugar soap?
    Sugar soap is (according to the interweb) generally a mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium triphosphate and sodium silicate. The first two are cleaning agents, the last is an abrasive.

    And really, do not use this on your hands. Except if you've diluted it to about 1x10^-100 Mol :pac:

    Instead, try Swarfega. Cuts oil and grease and just about anything. And it scares the crap out of little kids!


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    #365
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,379 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    red_0007 wrote: »
    Is this supposed to be home-made sugar soap?
    No, the sugar is acting as an abrasive, you can get the same effect by putting some sand in your hand with regular soap, but the sugar dissolves away down the sink. You mix the sugar in fresh, you do not make a bottle of it or anything, as it would dissolve. Salt can work to some degree but it should be granulated sugar, not caster, as the granulated size works best.

    Swarfega is more than likely the "expensive stuff" he was talking about.


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    #366
    The Dagda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭The Dagda


    Frigating wrote: »
    19: I've never understood the point of touch-free soap dispensers. I mean, you are literally seconds from getting all the germs off your hands anyway, why does it matter if there's just a few more.

    It's not a touch free dispenser. You use the back of your fingers to depress the pump, the backs of the fingers being, generally, cleaner than the fronts.


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    #367
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,379 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    The Dagda wrote: »
    It's not a touch free dispenser. You use the back of your fingers to depress the pump, the backs of the fingers being, generally, cleaner than the fronts.
    I expect he knows this and is referring to the dettol one.
    Mellor wrote: »
    It's not about keeping germs off your hands, its about keeping dirt/germs off the dispenser.
    This is really the only use it has, excess dirt. The advert is clearly going on about germs, not dirt or grime. The adverts never show them turning off the water tap afterwards -which "fact: can harbour 100's of bacteria". In hospitals they do it right, with those taps you turn off with the side of your arm.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcgpdI_2cko


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    #368
    Kenjataimu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    Not sure if this has been posted before

    How to remove a stuck ring

    2 slightly different ways

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    #369
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    rubadub wrote: »
    No, the sugar is acting as an abrasive, you can get the same effect by putting some sand in your hand with regular soap, but the sugar dissolves away down the sink. You mix the sugar in fresh, you do not make a bottle of it or anything, as it would dissolve. Salt can work to some degree but it should be granulated sugar, not caster, as the granulated size works best.

    Swarfega is more than likely the "expensive stuff" he was talking about.

    If you have oil or grease on your hands and you're onto your third try with soap and they are still filthy sugar works great.


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    #370
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,965 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


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    #371
    red_0007
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭red_0007


    Possible reposts.
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    (Gents, your aim is now extremely important. Or lift the seat)

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    Are Gifs not allowed here? This wouldn't work so well without it.
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    #372
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,973 ✭✭✭Doge


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    6807_de42_586.jpeg

    :D



    These aren't half as cool but just as practical:

    http://www.dx.com/p/desktop-wire-cord-cable-clip-organizer-yellow-green-red-6-piece-139312


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    I personally went for a double wire version, from this exact ebay seller:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331035618978?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


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    Had to use ebay.co.uk + parcel motel so it wasn't as cheap, but gawd damnit I wanted them, and I couldnt find the double version cheaper anywhere else! ;)

    Bought 2 packets to make it more worth while, and asked the seller to ship one package.


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    #373
    frash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,564 ✭✭✭frash


    ^^^^

    could probably mould Sugru to this shape handily enough


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    #374
    The_Captain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭The_Captain


    kupus wrote: »
    On the subject of cleaning.

    A cheap alternative to cleaning hands is sugar and soap. (a small teaspoon is plenty) rather than the expensive stuff.
    It gets out oil, grease soil earth dirt etc.

    A cheap alternative to sugar and soap is soap, cuts out all that unnecessary sugar wastage


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    #375
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,379 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    The_Captain wrote: »
    A cheap alternative to sugar and soap is soap, cuts out all that unnecessary sugar wastage

    If you know of a cost effective soap that gets out grease & oil better than sugar & soap I would love to know the brand.


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    #376
    Yawns
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭Yawns


    The_Captain wrote: »
    A cheap alternative to sugar and soap is soap, cuts out all that unnecessary sugar wastage

    Soap on it's own is not as effective as getting grease and oil out of your hands. The small bit of sugar is what helps to lift the grime etc off. For just washing your hands after using the toilet, then yes no need for sugar.


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    #377
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    I can't believe this had to be explained^^^^:eek:


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    #378
    SuperS54
    Registered Users Posts: 1,197 ✭✭✭SuperS54


    Sugar and butter is actually pretty effective too...getting the butter off later can be a pain though!


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    #379
    teddyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭teddyhead


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    #380
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard




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    #381
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,965 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Rucking_Fetard wrote: »
    I hate youtube videos with ads.

    It took less than 2:16 to cut/paste/read this
    1. Need some light in a pinch and a candle alone won't cut it? Grab a soda can and cut open the sides, fold them out and place the candle in. This will reflect your light and give you some decent protection from the elements.

    2. If you ever find yourself without a clean water source grab a piece of cloth and 2 containers. Put the dirty water in one container and run the cloth from it to the empty glass. After a short while you will have filtered, muck free water. Remember to boil..

    3. Need to get a cooking fire going with minimal effort? Grab an empty egg carton and place charcoal into the slots. Seal it up, light a corner and enjoy.

    4. If the mosquitoes are getting bad you can repel them easily using common household herbs. Since you already have that little cooking fire going, sprinkle some basil or drop some rosemary on the coals. The bugs can't stand it and will stay far away.

    5. How about a solar microwave? Grab a small food box and cut out a fold. Wrap the top in aluminum foil and line the inner box with it as well. Place your food inside and give it some time. You now have a solar charged grilled cheese sandwich.

    6. Need to find the right direction home? Get a small sliver of metal such as a needle and rub it against your clothing several times. Place the needle on a leaf and float it in some water. The needle will point you North.

    7. And finally, the emergency oil lamp. Grab some old cloth and bundle it up. Take a soda can and fill it about half way with olive oil. Place the cloth into the can and light. You have yourself a makeshift oil lamp that will last hours.


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    #382
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    I hate youtube videos with ads.

    It took less than 2:16 to cut/paste/read this
    :eek::confused::confused:

    How can you complain? Could you not just click out of the vid when the "Ad" started?

    Complaining for complaining sake.

    The Text is completely inferior to the 1.34 Vid.


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    #383
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,255 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Sindri wrote: »
    This looks pretty cool.



    cable-lifehack.jpg

    That would be useful! WTF are those little clips called, though?


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    #384
    Vexorg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,899 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    I know them as bulldog clips.


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    #385
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,965 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    another cable tidy
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    and
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    #386
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,255 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    kupus wrote: »
    On the subject of cleaning.

    A cheap alternative to cleaning hands is sugar and soap. (a small teaspoon is plenty) rather than the expensive stuff.
    It gets out oil, grease soil earth dirt etc.

    Surely a cheap alternative to cleaning hands is not cleaning hands?

    :confused:


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    #387
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybyHcWynSx4


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    #388
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 90,965 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


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    #389
    7ofBrian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭7ofBrian


    Thanks for that. Just did some reading and learned something new :) Gonna try cooking on my next outing using one of these :)


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    #390
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard




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    #391
    gnfnrhead
    Registered Users Posts: 12,478 ✭✭✭✭gnfnrhead


    Tried it before and the shirt always ends up very creased. Pointless unless you're bringing an iron too.

    Considered it as a space saver for holidays but it won't work that well.


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