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Mellor · 11-06-2014 11:55PM

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.

kupus · 12-06-2014 09:51AM

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.

red_0007 · 12-06-2014 05:36PM

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!

rubadub · 12-06-2014 05:42PM

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.

The Dagda · 12-06-2014 05:48PM

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.

rubadub · 12-06-2014 06:06PM

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

Kenjataimu · 13-06-2014 05:52PM

Not sure if this has been posted before

How to remove a stuck ring

2 slightly different ways

syklops · 13-06-2014 07:59PM

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.

Capt'n Midnight · 15-06-2014 12:19AM

red_0007 · 16-06-2014 03:41PM

Possible reposts.

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

Are Gifs not allowed here? This wouldn't work so well without it.

Doge · 20-06-2014 11:30AM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

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

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

$_35.JPG

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.

frash · 20-06-2014 11:38AM

^^^^

could probably mould Sugru to this shape handily enough

The_Captain · 01-07-2014 12:06PM

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

rubadub · 01-07-2014 12:19PM

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.

Yawns · 01-07-2014 12:21PM

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.

Rucking_Fetard · 01-07-2014 05:55PM

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

SuperS54 · 02-07-2014 05:03AM

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

teddyhead · 02-07-2014 05:34AM

Rucking_Fetard · 13-07-2014 12:30AM

Capt'n Midnight · 13-07-2014 10:12AM

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.

Rucking_Fetard · 13-07-2014 12:58PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

I hate youtube videos with ads.

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

:eek:

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.

endacl · 13-07-2014 01:09PM

Sindri wrote: »

This looks pretty cool.

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

Vexorg · 13-07-2014 01:32PM

I know them as bulldog clips.

Capt'n Midnight · 13-07-2014 07:02PM

another cable tidy

and

endacl · 13-07-2014 11:51PM

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?

BeepBeep67 · 30-07-2014 04:54PM

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

Capt'n Midnight · 04-08-2014 10:59PM

7ofBrian · 05-08-2014 04:15AM

Thanks for that. Just did some reading and learned something new

Gonna try cooking on my next outing using one of these

Rucking_Fetard · 05-08-2014 04:47PM

gnfnrhead · 05-08-2014 05:45PM

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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