Deep Heat Rub

jester77

Does it have a best by date?

I have a tube of it that's half used, probably 5 or more years old and there is nothing on the tube about an expiry date. Had a look on the manufacturers site and see nothing there either.

tony1kenobi

It won't do any harm but wear a glove eh?.....

Gran Hermano

If it's that old I can't see it being fit for muscular pain.

Your best bet is to buy a new tube and keep the old one to use as lube.

Abi

jester77 wrote: »

Does it have a best by date?

I have a tube of it that's half used, probably 5 or more years old and there is nothing on the tube about an expiry date. Had a look on the manufacturers site and see nothing there either.

It would be on its original box, dunno about the tube.. how long do you have it?

see if there is a symbol 6m 18m 24m, the M stands for months.

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Hi everybody!

What's in it? Isopropanol...?

Just melt & drink it instead, it'll work much better

jester77

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Your best bet is to buy a new tube and keep the old one to use as lube.

Nothing like hot passion!

Abigayle wrote: »

It would be on its original box, dunno about the tube.. how long do you have it?

It's well old, probably 5 years. Smells and look alright.

crosstownk

If in doubt - fúck it out.

jester77

Aha, just looked at the end of the tube again and bent back the lip. Shows EXP Aug 2005. Should I chance it

crosstownk

jester77 wrote: »

Should I chance it

At least you'll get a glowing suntan!

Abi

jester77 wrote: »

It's well old, probably 5 years. Smells and look alright.

o_0

hold up.. where are you putting this exactly?

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jester77

Abigayle wrote: »

o_0

hold up.. where are you putting this exactly?

In the bin now! I remember way back in secondary school my sports teacher brought me in a bottle of poitin to mix with oil for rubbing into the muscle. Would whiskey do the same? although I hate the thought of having to waste whiskey.

Senna

jester77 wrote: »

Should I chance it

Go on, be a rebel!!

Sharpshooter

It sounded such a sexy thread.:(

Gran Hermano

OP, admit it - you're doing a Withnail & I re-enactment.

Dennis the Stone

I always test it on my neighbour's children first.

tony1kenobi

jester77 wrote: »

In the bin now! I remember way back in secondary school my sports teacher brought me in a bottle of poitin to mix with oil for rubbing into the muscle. Would whiskey do the same? although I hate the thought of having to waste whiskey.

Drink the whiskey, then rub your muscle.

Michellenman

Cider vinegar is a good replacement. Put some on a tissue and leave it on the area for a while.

jester77

darn, only have balsamic vinegar.
Ah well, I'll try and sleep and get some cream in the morning!

Sharpshooter

Maybe try a hot water bottle, if there is one in the house.
Wrap it in a pillow case so it is comfy on your skin.

Spudmonkey

It may leave a rash, just think about how you may have to explain that when you go into A&E

OctavarIan

Just test it on an animal sure.

Black Swan

jester77 wrote: »

Does it have a best by date?

Yes, she should be at least 17 to avoid side effects.

Harpie

jester77 wrote: »

my sports teacher brought me in a bottle of poitin.

They just don't make teachers like that any more

markok84

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Your best bet is to buy a new tube and keep the old one to use as lube.

Just the thought of it made me cross my legs.

rororoyourboat

Sure, we have a massive tub of Vaseline at home that expired in 1995. It's a bit thicker than newer Vaseline, but otherwise fine. Matbe Vaseline had a different consistency back in the day.

Ann22

It's unlikely to do you any harm. It may be slightly less effective though. Give it a go and see if you feel the usual warming sensation.

Vinny-Chase

Playing rugby as a kid, we'd got this stuff that they use on horses. Like deep heat for race horses. Freezing cold Saturday mornings, it was like rubbing lit petrol on your legs. Did the job though! :eek: