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[geofflambert]

Everything has nooks and crannies. Usually that's a good thing. Most people like nookie and crannie. Soap is pretty weak stuff and if you can't get a brush in there to remove buildup by force majeur ammonia really works well, but nothing destroys organic matter like bleach except sulfuric acid, and I don't ever recommend playing with that. Sometimes a cleaning with ammonia, then a thorough rinsing, then a soak in bleach water will do miracles. Lye is quite powerful in dissolving organic matter. Just don't mix any of the above things. Actually you can mix lye and bleach, that's also called Liquid Plumber. Just don't mix ammonia with anything.

[geofflambert]

Since we're now into explaining all things in life, you can't beat TSP (trisodiumphosphate) for cutting grease. If you need to dissolve lime, let's say more than half the holes on your shower head are clogged, take the rubber washers out and drop the head (or a faucet aerator) into a glass of white vinegar and let it soak for a day or two. My next post may be about using horseradish to treat impotence. You never know.

[rustysi]

My next post may be about using horseradish to treat impotence.

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Edit:No, I don't want to know.[8|] TMI!!!!![:'(]

[witpqs]

He was referring to his alpha strike not flying.

[btd64]

Here's something to ponder;

Which came first, the chicken or the egg???[:D]

And how would the Gorn know about Horseradish. I've never heard about that. Have no need.[;)][:D]

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: geofflambert
nothing destroys organic matter like bleach except sulfuric acid

This is a widely circulated and patently incorrect assessment of bleach's disinfectant properties in the presence of organic matter. Dilute bleach is an effective disinfectant on smooth, non-porous, inorganic matter such as countertops, enamel ware, stainless steel, etc. The hypochlorite ion (the active disinfectant agent) fares poorly in the presence of organic matter, such as feces, dirt, wood and other common organic materials. It is bound very quickly by the organic debris and rendered ineffective. Another common problem with bleach is the lack of contact time and failure to rinse properly after contact time on the material in question.

For better efficacy in organic-rich environments, classes of phenolics or quartenary ammonia products are preferred. But these can be quite caustic or cause damage to unprotected materials, such as iron or other 'base' metals.

The use of sulfuric acid in a domestic setting for common disinfection is just plain silly and invites injury where none is due. Formalin / formaldehyde gas is a very effective aerosolized area disinfectant, but is quite hazardous to anything that you want to-you know-keep alive after exposure. Long gone are the days when one could drop a small brick of KMnO4 into a bucket of formalin to induce an exothermic reaction that aerosolized it throughout a house. Goodness knows I've never done that silly "dump and run" thing...[8|]

In general, one should thoroughly clean anything with soap and water *before* application of any disinfectant to remove offending organic material that may interfere with / inactivate the choice of disinfectant applied thereafter. This is often overlooked as a fundamental step in proper disinfection.

Clean, then apply apply appropriate disinfectant (should be dripping wet, not just sprinkled), then allow sufficient contact time, then rinse, let dry and return to use.

ETA: Follow sensible dilution guidelines for disinfection purposes. Don't use 'straight' bleach because 'if it's stronger it must be better'. Mix up a fresh dilution, use it quickly (the hypochlorite ion will 'off gas' and be ineffective in a relatively short period of time if left open to the air) and either let the rest sit out and off gas or dispose of it properly. If you have a septic system, do NOT dump the solution down the drain, as it may damage pipes, interact with the chlorine tablets in your septic and screw up the biota in your tank).

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: General Patton
Which came first, the chicken or the egg???[:D]

A no brainer. The egg.

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: General Patton
Which came first, the chicken or the egg???[:D]

A no brainer. The egg.

Was it hard-boiled?

[geofflambert]

Which comes first, the egg or the bacon? Professor.

With your pusillanimouspermanganate.

[geofflambert]

ORIGINAL: General Patton


And how would the Gorn know about Horseradish. I've never heard about that. Have no need.[;)][:D]

When my starship crashed here I was instructed that Collinsville, Il, not much more than a stone's throw away, is the horseradish capital of the world. More than 50% of all the horseradish consumed on this planet is grown here. Horseradish is indispensible with roast beef. Cocktail sauces' main ingredient is horseradish and how would you eat shrimp, boiled or fried, without it?

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: geofflambert
Which comes first, the egg or the bacon? Professor.

As they say, the chicken is 'involved' in breakfast. The pig is 'committed'.

[TOMLABEL]

Okay...It seems like this thread has literally gone to the birds (so to speak).
I've got too much modding to do to stay engaged any longer.

Sorry guys - just venting and trying to get some air or a breeze up in here. [;)]
So who has the last iteration of load rates?

[pws1225]

Thanks Tom. As an amateur boobologist I appreciate the change of topic.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: TOMLABEL

warspite1

As the guy who does Honest Trailers would say:

Beeeeeeewbs

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: pws1225

Thanks Tom. As an amateur boobologist I appreciate the change of topic.

If you're an 'Amateur' boobologist...I want to be a professional!

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: TOMLABEL

Okay...It seems like this thread has literally gone to the birds (so to speak).
I've got too much modding to do to stay engaged any longer.

Sorry guys - just venting and trying to get some air or a breeze up in here. [;)]
So who has the last iteration of load rates?

I am pretty sure that one is overloaded and will never get off the runway ...

[geofflambert]

Nice glasses.

[LargeSlowTarget]

Yeah, boo...ks!

[MakeeLearn]

Books for Boobs...

[Canoerebel]

A lady asks her doctor about bust enhancement.

"Tell you what," her doc says. "Take some toilet paper and rub it on your chest two or three times a day."

Surprised, she asks, "Will that help increase my chest size?"

"Sure. Look at the size of your butt."